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Definition of Thought
1. Noun. The content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about. "The thought never entered my mind"
Generic synonyms: Cognitive Content, Content, Mental Object
Specialized synonyms: Inspiration, Cogitation, Concept, Conception, Construct, Preoccupation, Misconception, Plan, Program, Programme, Figment, Generalisation, Generality, Generalization, Suggestion, Belief, Feeling, Impression, Notion, Opinion, Reaction, Theorem, Notion, Whim, Whimsey, Whimsy, Meaning, Substance, Burden, Motif, Theme, Ideal, Idealisation, Idealization, Keynote, Kink
Derivative terms: Ideal, Ideate, Think, Think, Think, Think, Think, Think, Think, Think
2. Noun. The process of using your mind to consider something carefully. "She paused for thought"
Generic synonyms: Higher Cognitive Process
Specialized synonyms: Free Association, Construction, Mental Synthesis, Abstract Thought, Logical Thinking, Reasoning, Line Of Thought, Thread, Train Of Thought, Mysticism, Ideation, Consideration, Excogitation, Explanation, Planning, Preparation, Provision, Problem Solving, Convergent Thinking, Divergent Thinking, Out-of-the-box Thinking
Derivative terms: Cerebrate, Think, Think, Think, Think, Think
3. Noun. The organized beliefs of a period or group or individual. "Darwinian thought"
4. Noun. A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty. "What are your thoughts on Haiti?"
Specialized synonyms: Idea, Judgement, Judgment, Mind, Eyes, Parti Pris, Preconceived Idea, Preconceived Notion, Preconceived Opinion, Preconception, Prepossession, Pole, Political Sympathies, Politics
Generic synonyms: Belief
Derivative terms: Opine, Think, Think, View
Definition of Thought
1. n. The act of thinking; the exercise of the mind in any of its higher forms; reflection; cogitation.
Definition of Thought
1. Noun. form created in the mind, rather than the forms perceived through the five senses; an instance of thinking. ¹
2. Noun. the process by which such forms arise or are manipulated; thinking. ¹
3. Noun. way of thinking (associated with a group, nation or region). ¹
4. Verb. (past of think) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Thought
1. a product of thinking [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Thought
Literary usage of Thought
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (1846)
"I thought I must endeavour to mend When he could lif l thought I, ... I farther
thought thus: If a man runs a hundred pounds into His being a the ..."
2. The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York by Daniel Defoe (1790)
"... as I thought, the mof t agreeable life that nature was capable of directing,
or that a man always bred to misfortunes was capable of being retreated to. ..."
3. How We Think by John Dewey (1910)
"In the first place thought is used broadly, not to say loosely. Everything that
comes to mind, that "goes through our heads," is called a thought. ..."
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