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Definition thought in British English

thought noun

noun
/θɔːt/
1

a word, idea, or image that comes into your mind

Example

a comforting/sobering/chilling thought

Example

His mind was filled with thoughts of revenge.

Example

Another thought came to me about the new house.

Example

A sudden thought occurred to him, just as he was leaving.

Example

The thought struck him that maybe they were trying to cheat him.

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The thought had crossed my mind that we were taking a big risk.

Example

When she tried to consider the problem, her thoughts wandered.

Example

I tried to be calm, but my thoughts were racing.

Example

'How about a cup of coffee?' she said, reading my thoughts.

Example

She couldn't bear the thought of seeing him again.

Synonyms and related words
thought idea belief
2

the mental effort that you make to understand something, to make decisions, or to solve problems

Example

Deep in thought, he did not hear the doorbell ring.

Synonyms and related words
thought consideration assessment
3

an idea or opinion about something

Example

Do any members want to express their thoughts on this matter?

Synonyms and related words
opinion attitude view thought idea belief
4

a plan or wish to do something

Example

He insists he has no thought of running for office.

Synonyms and related words
desire wish urge
5

a system of organized ideas about a particular subject or that a particular group of people has

Example

Greek thought is not taught as much in modern schools.

Synonyms and related words
theory culture philosophy
6

to consider or plan on doing something

Example

It emerged that the actor, singer and wrestler known as "The Rock" was giving thought to running for president.

Definition thought in British English

Related Words

Words related to thought:

current of opinion/thought/feeling (phrase) food for thought (phrase) give someone pause (for thought) (phrase) give something some thought (phrase) habit of (phrase) hold that thought (phrase) I thought (that) (phrase) I thought as much (phrase) it’s just a thought (phrase) it’s the thought that counts (phrase) not give thought (phrase) perish the thought (phrase) school of thought (noun) spare a thought for someone (phrase) think (verb) think ahead (phrasal verb) think back (phrasal verb) think out (phrasal verb) think over (phrasal verb) think through (phrasal verb) think up (phrasal verb) thought (noun) thought () thought leader (noun) thought pattern (noun) thought police (noun) thought process (noun) thought shower (noun) thought-out (adjective) thought-provoking (adjective) well-thought-of (adjective) well-thought-out (adjective) who would have thought...? (phrase) with no thought for/of something (phrase) without a second thought (phrase)