thought
thought
(θɔːt )Word forms: plural thoughts
1.
2. countable noun [NOUN that]
A thought is an idea that you have in your mind.
The thought of Nick made her throat tighten. [+ of]
I tormented myself with the thought that life was just too comfortable.
He pushed the thought from his mind.
I've just had a thought.
3. plural noun [usually poss NOUN]
A person's thoughts are their mind, or all the ideas in their mind when they are concentrating on one particular thing.
I jumped to my feet so my thoughts wouldn't start to wander.
Usually at this time our thoughts are on Christmas.
If he wasn't there physically, he was always in her thoughts.
4. plural noun [oft poss NOUN]
A person's thoughts are their opinions on a particular subject.
Many of you have written to us to express your thoughts on the conflict. [+ on]
Mr Goodman, do you have any thoughts on that? [+ on]
[Also + about]5. uncountable noun
Thought is the activity of thinking, especially deeply, carefully, or logically.
Alice had been so deep in thought that she had walked past her car without even seeing it.
He had given some thought to what she had told him.
After much thought I decided to end my marriage.
...the differences between his thought processes and ours.
6. countable noun
7. singular noun [oft adjective NOUN]
A thought is an act of kindness or an offer of help; used especially when you are thanking someone, or expressing admiration of someone.
'Would you like to move into the ward?'—'A kind thought, but no, thank you.'
'She has given them this seven hundred pounds.' 'What a lovely thought.'
8. uncountable noun
9. See also second thought
