CEFR A1

idea

noun

Meaning

A thought or suggestion about what to do or how to do something.

Examples

I have an idea for dinner.
That's a good idea!

Synonyms: thought, plan, concept, notion

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idea (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /aɪˈdiːə/

Definition

A thought or suggestion about what to do or how to do something.

Examples

I have an idea for dinner.
That's a good idea!

How to Use idea

idea of (prepositional phrase): A thought about something specific. — "What is your idea of a perfect holiday?"
idea that (collocation): A thought or belief about a particular situation or fact. — "The idea that he would be late was surprising."

Synonyms of idea

Words with a similar meaning to idea:

thought
plan
concept
notion

Antonyms of idea

Words with the opposite meaning to idea:

fact
reality

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