thought
word
/ˈθɔt/
THAWT
/θˈɔːt/
THAWT
Definition
A 'thought' is an idea or opinion produced by thinking or occurring suddenly in your mind. It can also mean the process of thinking itself.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a neutral word used in both formal and informal contexts. Often combined as 'deep thought', 'passing thought', or 'thoughtful'. Not to confuse 'thought' (noun) with 'think' (verb).
Spanish: pensamiento - ideaPortuguese (BR): pensamento - ideiaPortuguese (PT): pensamento - ideiaChinese (Simplified): 思想 - 想法Chinese (Traditional): 思想 - 想法Hindi: सोचArabic: فِكر - تَفكيرBengali: ভাবনা - চিন্তাRussian: мысль - размышлениеJapanese: 考え - 思考Vietnamese: suy nghĩ - ý tưởngKorean: 생각 - 사고Turkish: düşünce - fikirUrdu: خیال - سوچIndonesian: pikiran - pemikiran
Example Sentences
I never gave it a second thought until today.
natural
I had a thought about the homework.
basic
She shared her thoughts in the meeting.
basic
That was a kind thought.
basic
She’s lost in thought and didn’t hear you.
natural
That idea never crossed my thoughts before.
natural