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| thought (plural thoughts) |
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1. thinking: the activity or process of thinking
  deep in thought
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2. idea produced by mental activity: an idea, plan, conception, or opinion produced by mental activity
The thought had crossed my mind.
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3. set of ideas: the intellectual, scientific, and philosophical ideas associated with a particular place, time, or group
medieval religious thought
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4. reasoning power: the ability to think and reason
felt incapable of rational thought
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5. consideration: the process or an instance of considering somebody or something
I didn't give it another thought.
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6. intention: an intention of doing something
I had no thought of offending anybody.
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7. expectation: an expectation or hope that something will happen
entertained no thoughts of failure
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8. small amount: a small amount on a comparative scale
Could you be a thought quieter, please?
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9. compassionate consideration: a feeling of respect, affection, or consideration for somebody or something
no thought for other people
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| [ Old English þōht< Germanic] |
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perish the thought! used to indicate, often humorously, that something is too terrible to be thought of
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