ideas
word · lemma: idea
/aɪˈdiəz/
y-DEE-uhz
/aɪdˈiəz/
y-DEE-uhz
Definition
Ideas are thoughts, plans, opinions, or suggestions in your mind. They can be about what to do, how to solve something, or what you think about a topic.
Usage & Nuances
'Idea' is very common and flexible. It can mean a suggestion ('a good idea'), a plan ('my idea is to leave early'), or an opinion ('I have no idea' means 'I don't know'). Common collocations include 'good idea', 'bright idea', 'main idea', and 'come up with ideas'.
Spanish: ideasPortuguese (BR): ideiasPortuguese (PT): ideiasChinese (Simplified): 想法 - 主意Chinese (Traditional): 想法 - 主意Hindi: विचार - आइडियाArabic: أفكار - أفكار جيدة (للحلول)Bengali: ভাবনা - ধারণা - আইডিয়াRussian: идеиJapanese: アイデアVietnamese: ý tưởngKorean: 아이디어Turkish: fikirlerUrdu: خیالات - تصوراتIndonesian: ide - gagasan
Example Sentences
I have many ideas for the class project.
basic
Her ideas are always interesting.
basic
We wrote our ideas on the board.
basic
Let's throw around some ideas before we decide anything.
natural
She always comes up with creative ideas when we're stuck.
natural
I like your ideas, but we need a cheaper option.
natural