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Meaning of the word thought in English

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thought

US /θɑːt/
UK /θɑːt/
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Noun

1.

an idea or opinion produced by thinking or occurring suddenly in the mind

Example:
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She shared her thoughts on the matter.
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I had a sudden thought to call him.
Synonym:
ideaconceptnotionopinionview
2.

the process of thinking

Example:
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Deep thought is required to solve this problem.
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He was lost in thought.
Synonym:
thinkingcogitationreflectioncontemplationmeditation

Past Tense

1.

past simple and past participle of think

Example:
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I thought you were coming.
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She thought about it for a long time.
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Related Word:
thoughtfulthought-provokingon second thoughthave second thoughts