Pronunciation: /θɔt/
noun An idea or opinion produced by thinking or occurring suddenly in the mind
A1 I had a happy thought about going to the park.
A2 She shared her thoughts on the book she had just read.
B1 His thoughts on the matter were quite insightful.
B2 The thought of traveling to a new country excited her.
C1 Deep thoughts about the meaning of life occupied his mind.
C2 Her thoughts on the future of technology were highly regarded in the industry.
verb Past tense of think, to have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something
A1 I thought about my family while I was away.
A2 She thought it was a good idea to go to the beach.
B1 He thought carefully before making a decision.
B2 After much thought, they decided to move to a new city.
C1 The scientist thought deeply about the implications of her research.
C2 Having thought through all the options, she presented her plan to the board.
formal Her thought process was meticulous and thorough, leading to well-informed decisions.
informal I never thought he would actually show up to the party, but there he was.
slang I thought we were going to hang out today, but he totally ghosted me.
figurative The thought of starting a new chapter in life filled her with both excitement and anxiety.
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