thought

A2
Pronunciation
/θɔːt/
/θɔt/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Form created in the mind, rather than the forms perceived through the five senses; an instance of thinking.

Example Sentences
  • The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.
2 Definition

The operation by which such forms arise or are manipulated; the process of thinking; the agency by which thinking is accomplished.

Example Sentences
  • Without freedom of thought there can be no such thing as wisdom, and no such thing as public liberty without freedom of speech.
3 Definition

A way of thinking (associated with a group, nation or region).

Example Sentences
  • Traditional eastern thought differs markedly from that of the west.
Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To ponder, to go over in one's head.

Example Sentences
  • Idly, the detective thought what his next move should be.
2 Definition

To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.

Example Sentences
  • I thought for three hours about the problem and still couldn’t find the solution.
3 Definition

To conceive of something or someone (usually followed by of; infrequently, by on).

Example Sentences
  • I tend to think of her as rather ugly.
4 Definition

To be of opinion (that); to consider, judge, regard, or look upon (something) as.

Example Sentences
  • At the time I thought his adamant refusal to give in right.
5 Definition

To guess; to reckon.

Example Sentences
  • I think she’ll pass the examination.
6 Definition

To plan; to be considering; to be of a mind (to do something).

7 Definition

To presume; to venture.

8 Definition

To seem, to appear.