Cool MateIdea
UK /["/aɪˈdɪə/"]/US /["/aɪˈdiːə/"]/
Definition
a plan, thought or suggestion, especially about what to do in a particular situation
In simple words: A thought or suggestion about something.
Examples
- She had a brilliant idea for a new invention.
- His idea was to start a community garden in the neighborhood.
- I cannot believe that was your idea; it was so unique!
- During the meeting, we discussed many different ideas.
- The idea of traveling the world excites her immensely.
- They had an idea to form a book club to promote reading.
Usage notes
Use 'idea' in both spoken and written contexts. It is suitable for most situations, but more formal phrases like 'concept' may be better in academic settings.
Grammar pattern
noun + of idea
Memory hint
Think of 'idea' as a bright light bulb that pops up in your mind.
Collocations
- bright
- brilliant
- clever
- have
- come up with
- dream up
- come into somebody’s brain
- come into somebody’s head
- come into somebody’s mind
- idea about
- idea for
- idea of
- be open to ideas
- the germ of an idea
- have other ideas
- clear
- concrete
- precise
- get
- espouse
- have
- amuse somebody
- appeal to somebody
- please somebody
- idea about
- idea behind
- idea of
- clear
- concrete
- precise
- get
- espouse
- have
- amuse somebody
- appeal to somebody
- please somebody
- idea about
- idea behind
- idea of
Synonyms
- thought
- concept
- notion
- plan
- suggestion
Antonyms
- reality
- fact
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'idea' with 'idear' which is incorrect.
- Using 'idea' as a verb; it is only a noun.
- Mispronouncing 'idea' by not emphasizing the second syllable.