Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Thought

   /THôt/

   

   noun

   • 1. an idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind: "Maggie had a sudden thought" Similar ideanotionline of thinkingbeliefconceptconceptionconvictionopinionviewimpressionimageperceptionmental pictureassumptionpresumptionhypothesistheorysuppositionpostulationabstractionapprehensionunderstandingconceptualizationfeelingfunny feelingsuspicionsneaking suspicionhunch
   • ▪ one's mind or attention: "he's very much in our thoughts and prayers"
   • ▪ an act of considering or remembering someone or something: "she hadn't given a thought to Max for some time"
   • ▪ an intention, hope, or idea of doing or receiving something: "he had given up all thoughts of making Manhattan his home" Similar anticipationexpectationprospectcontemplationlikelihoodpossibilityfearhopeaspirationambitiondreamintentionideaplandesignpurposeaim
   • 2. the action or process of thinking: "Sophie sat deep in thought" Similar thinkingreasoningcontemplationmusingponderingconsiderationreflectionintrospectiondeliberationstudyruminationcogitationmeditationbroodingmulling overreveriebrown studyconcentrationdebatespeculationrare:cerebration
   • ▪ the formation of opinions, especially as a philosophy or system of ideas, or the opinions so formed: "the freedom of thought and action"
   • ▪ careful consideration or attention: "I haven't given it much thought" Similar attentionconsiderationheedregardnoticescrutinycare
   • ▪ concern for another's well-being or convenience: "he is carrying on the life of a single man, with no thought for me" Similar compassionsympathycaringconcernregardsolicitudesolicitousnessempathyconsiderationkindnesskindlinesskind-heartednesstender-heartednesstendernesswarmthwarm-heartednessunderstandingsensitivitythoughtfulnesscharitycharitablenessbenignitybenevolencephilanthropyaltruismmagnanimity

   Word Origin Old Englishthōht, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch gedachte, also to think.

   Scrabble Points: 14

   • T

     1

   • H

     4

   • O

     1

   • U

     1

   • G

     2

   • H

     4

   • T

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. www.dictionary.com › browse › thoughtTHOUGHT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › thought

   • Cached

   a single act or product of thinking; idea or notion: to collect one's thoughts. the act or process of thinking; mental activity: Thought as well as action wearies us. Synonyms: cogitation, reflection, deliberation, rumination, meditation. the capacity or faculty of thinking, reasoning, imagining, etc.:

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTHOUGHT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   noun [ C or U ] us / θɑːt / uk / θɔːt /. B1. the act of thinking about or considering something, an idea or opinion, or a set of ideas about a particular subject: give it thought Ask me again tomorrow. I'll have to give it some thought. give thought to She doesn't give any thought to her appearance.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionthought noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definition

   • Cached

   Check pronunciation: thought. Definition of thought noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › thoughtThought - definition of thought by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › thought

   • Cached

   1. The process of thinking; cogitation: sitting deep in thought at the computer. 2. A product of thinking or other mental activity: What are your thoughts on this matter? See Synonyms at idea. 3. The faculty of thinking or reasoning: Why not use thought instead of emotion to solve the problem? 4.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTHOUGHT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   4 days ago · thought in American English. (θɔt ) noun. 1. the act or process of thinking; reflection; meditation; cogitation. 2. the power of reasoning, or of conceiving ideas; capacity for thinking; intellect; imagination. 3. a result of thinking; idea, concept, opinion, etc.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTHOUGHT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-english

   • Cached

   B1. an idea or opinion: Do you have any thoughts about/on where you want to spend Christmas? [ + of + doing sth ] The thought of seeing her again filled him with happiness. informal "Why don't we invite Ben?" " That's a thought (= That's a good idea)." Fewer examples. I was bored and my thoughts started to wander.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › ThoughtsTHOUGHT Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › Thoughts

   • Cached

   noun. the product of mental activity; that which one thinks: a body of thought. a single act or product of thinking; idea or notion: to collect one's thoughts. the act or process of thinking; mental activity: Thought as well as action wearies us. the capacity or faculty of thinking, reasoning, imagining, etc.: All her thought went into her work.