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Meaning of thought
A thought is a mental representation or idea formed by the mind.
Etymology of thought
The word "thought" originated from Old English "þoht", which is derived from the verb "þencan", meaning "to think" or "to consider", and is related to the Proto-Germanic word "thankiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "dhe-" which carried a sense of "placing" or "putting", reflecting the idea of placing or putting something in one's mind.
Synonyms
idea
notion
concept
opinion
belief
view
perspective
mindset
impression
perception
feeling
intuition
hunch
suspicion
inkling
guess
speculation
conjecture
surmise
assumption
presumption
supposition
theory
hypothesis
thought process
mental image
fantasy
daydream
reverie
musing
reflection
contemplation
rumination
deliberation
consideration
meditation
pondering
thinking
cerebration
brainwave
inspiration
Definitions
- A vague or ill-defined idea or opinion
- A particular opinion or belief
- The action of thinking or considering something
- An idea or opinion about something, especially one that is the result of a lot of thinking or consideration
Usage Examples
- The thought of losing my job is terrifying.
- She had a thought that she couldn't shake off.
- The thought of traveling around the world is exciting.
- He had a thought that he should start his own business.
Antonyms
ignorance
unawareness
obliviousness
indifference
apathy
disregard
neglect
inattention
forgetfulness
carelessness
thoughtlessness
mindlessness
foolishness
stupidity
ignorance
foolishness
absurdity
nonsense
silliness
ridiculousness
absurdness