thought (A1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /θɔːt/
Definition
An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or the process of thinking itself.
Examples
She shared her thoughts on the new proposal during the meeting.
He was lost in thought, staring out the window.
The architect put a lot of thought into the building's design.
How to Use thought
- give thought to (collocation)
- To consider something carefully. — "Please give some thought to my proposal before you make a decision."
- lost in thought (idiom)
- So engrossed in thinking that one is unaware of their surroundings. — "He sat by the window, lost in thought, completely oblivious to the rain outside."
- a thought for (prepositional phrase)
- Consideration or concern for someone or something. — "It's important to spare a thought for those less fortunate."
- on second thought (idiom)
- Used to change one's mind after further consideration. — "I'll have coffee. No, on second thought, I'll have tea."
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