Usage
What are other ways to say thought? The noun thought, which reflects its primary emphasis on the mental process, may denote any concept except the more weighty and elaborate ones: I welcomed his thoughts on the subject. A thought came to him. Idea, although it may refer to thoughts of any degree of seriousness or triviality, is commonly used for mental concepts considered more important or elaborate: We pondered the idea of the fourth dimension. The idea of his arrival frightened me. Conception suggests a thought that seems complete, individual, recent, or somewhat intricate: The architect's conception delighted them. Notion suggests a fleeting, vague, or imperfect thought: a bare notion of how to proceed.
Example Sentences
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And you thought permanent eyebrows were a commitment.
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Los Angeles Times
Kelly thought that, once it was over, he’d tackle certain projects.
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MarketWatch
No one, the past five popes included, has sent out more prayers and thoughts to families of the wounded or deceased.
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The Wall Street Journal
Does he have any parting thoughts for his fellow citizens?
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The Wall Street Journal
Before you envision Emily Post clutching her pearls at the thought of sneaking out without a proper goodbye, know that etiquette isn’t about rigidity—it’s all about context.
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The Wall Street Journal
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
