thought
Translation
thought, idea, opinion, consideration
Examples
I had a sudden thought.
I had a sudden thought.
She was lost in thought.
She was lost in thought.
He gave the problem some thought.
He gave the problem some thought.
Grammar Patterns
((a thought)) ((about sth.)) an idea concerning sth. I had a thought about our plan.
((to give sth.)) ((some thought)) to consider sth. I'll give your suggestion some thought.
Similar Words
Synonyms: idea, notion, concept, opinion
Etymology
From Old English 'þoht', related to 'þencan' (to think).
Memory Tips
'Thought' is the past tense of 'think'. What you have after you have 'thought' is a 'thought'.