Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with thought in American Collocation
thought
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
unexpected or for no reason
A random thought passed through my head.
bad
It was a scary thought but I took a deep breath and did it anyway.
changing the way you feel
Now there’s a comforting thought.
private
Their body language can reveal their inner thoughts.
first/not first
As soon as I got here my first thought was how big my new school was.
The paper sets out some initial thoughts for consideration.
have thoughts about something
There will many who will echo those thoughts.
I always harboured thoughts of being a writer.
stop having thoughts about something
I banished thoughts of football from my mind.
He dismissed the thought with a gesture of the hand.
I can now turn my thoughts to training for the next big challenge.
organize your thoughts
He paused to gather his thoughts.
express your thoughts
He often struggled to articulate his thoughts.
I was asked to give my thoughts on this subject on a web forum.
Please email to let us know your thoughts and ideas.
record your thoughts
If she finds it hard to talk, encourage her to put her thoughts and feelings down on paper.
like/not like a particular thought
I didn’t relish the thought of getting soaked for no reason.
welcome someone else’s thoughts
We would appreciate your thoughts on the new design.