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thought [ thought ]

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θɔːt ]
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θɔːt ]
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Noun

1. An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

Maggie had a sudden thought

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2. (one's thoughts) One's mind or attention.

he's very much in our thoughts and prayers

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3. An act of considering or remembering someone or something.

She has a notebook filled with names and numbers, many she has never given a thought to.

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4. (usually thought of) An intention, hope, or idea of doing or receiving something.

he had given up all thoughts of making London his home

5. (a thought) To a small extent; somewhat.

those of us who work at home may find our hands a thought freer

6. The action or process of thinking.

As pipes and drums played a melancholy lament the Queen was deep in thought.

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7. The formation of opinions, especially as a philosophy or system of ideas, or the opinions so formed.

the traditions of Western thought

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8. Careful consideration or attention.

I haven't given it much thought

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9. Concern for another's well-being or convenience.

he is carrying on the life of a single man, with no thought for me

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Origin

1. Old English thōht, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch gedachte, also to think.

Verb

1. past and past participle of think

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