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Thought

🇬🇧 UK /["/θɔːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/θɔːt/"]/

Meaning of Thought

something that you think of or remember

In simple words: What you think or believe.

Thought in a sentence

• I had a sudden thought that I should call my friend.
• Your thought process is very interesting to observe.
• She shared her thought about the book we read.
• After giving it some thought, I decided to change my plan.
• He expressed a thought that many people agree with.
• I thought about going to the movies this weekend.
• What are your thoughts on the new project?
• That's an interesting thought, but I have my doubts.

How to use Thought

Use 'thought' in both spoken and written English to express ideas or opinions. It's appropriate in most situations but can feel too formal in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

thought + object

Memory hint

Think of 'thought' as what goes on in your 'head'—sounds similar!

Related words

Collocations with Thought

• comforting
• good
• happy
• have
• think
• have
• come into somebody’s head
• come into somebody’s mind
• come to somebody
• thought about
• thought of
• thought on
• just a thought
• keep your thoughts to yourself
• the mere thought of something
• modern
• 19th-century
• etc.
• crime
• police
• a school of thought
• a strand of thought
• careful
• proper
• serious
• give somebody/​something
• spare (somebody)
• direct
• go into something
• pattern
• process
• experiment
• without thought
• after a moment’s thought
• freedom of thought
• a line of thought
• careful
• proper
• serious
• give somebody/​something
• spare (somebody)
• direct
• go into something
• pattern
• process
• experiment
• without thought
• after a moment’s thought
• freedom of thought
• a line of thought
• kind
• nice
• modern
• 19th-century
• etc.
• crime
• police
• a school of thought
• a strand of thought

Synonyms for Thought

• consideration

Opposites of Thought

• ignorance
• unconcern
• carelessness

Common mistakes with Thought

• 'Thought' is often incorrectly used in the present tense as 'thinked'.
• Learners may confuse 'thought' and 'thoughtful'.
• Using 'thought' without a subject in sentences can lead to confusion.

Frequently asked questions about Thought

What does Thought mean?

What you think or believe.

What is the definition of Thought?

something that you think of or remember

How do you use Thought in a sentence?

I had a sudden thought that I should call my friend.

Can you give another example of Thought?

Your thought process is very interesting to observe.

What are synonyms for Thought?

Common alternatives include consideration.

What is the opposite of Thought?

Opposite meanings include ignorance, unconcern, carelessness.

What words go with Thought?

It commonly pairs with comforting, good, happy, have, think, have, come into somebody’s head, come into somebody’s mind, come to somebody, thought about, thought of, thought on, just a thought, keep your thoughts to yourself, the mere thought of something, modern, 19th-century, etc., crime, police, a school of thought, a strand of thought, careful, proper, serious, give somebody/​something, spare (somebody), direct, go into something, pattern, process, experiment, without thought, after a moment’s thought, freedom of thought, a line of thought, careful, proper, serious, give somebody/​something, spare (somebody), direct, go into something, pattern, process, experiment, without thought, after a moment’s thought, freedom of thought, a line of thought, kind, nice, modern, 19th-century, etc., crime, police, a school of thought, a strand of thought.

What are common mistakes when using Thought?

'Thought' is often incorrectly used in the present tense as 'thinked'. Learners may confuse 'thought' and 'thoughtful'. Using 'thought' without a subject in sentences can lead to confusion.

How do you pronounce Thought?

US: /["/θɔːt/"]/, UK: /["/θɔːt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Thought?

Use 'thought' in both spoken and written English to express ideas or opinions. It's appropriate in most situations but can feel too formal in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Thought?

"Thought" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.