📒 something that you think of or remember
- thought of doing something I couldn't bear the thought of waiting any longer.
- thought of something/somebody The very thought of it makes me feel sick.
- thought of somebody/something doing something I don't like the thought of you walking home alone.
📒 a person’s mind and all the ideas that they have in it when they are thinking
- This is the time of year when our thoughts turn to summer holidays.
- in somebody's thoughts You are always in my thoughts.
- He shook his head to clear his thoughts.
📒 the act of thinking seriously and carefully about something
- I've given the matter careful thought.
- We need to put some thought into how to solve this problem.
- Not enough thought has gone into this essay.
📒 the power or process of thinking
- A good teacher encourages independence of thought.
- She was lost in thought (= concentrating so much on her thoughts that she was not aware of her surroundings).
- She is known for her deep thought and intellectual ways.
📒 a feeling of care or worry
- Spare a thought for those without enough to eat this winter.
- Don't give it another thought (= to tell somebody not to worry after they have said they are sorry).
- It's the thought that counts (= used to say that somebody has been very kind even if they have only done or given something small or unimportant).
📒 an intention or a hope of doing something
- thought (of doing something) She had given up all thought of changing her job.
- thought (of something) He acted with no thoughts of personal gain.
📒 ideas in politics, science, etc. connected with a particular person, group or period of history
- feminist thought
- Marxist thought remained at the centre of the country's politics.
- Political thought went through some major changes during the 19th century.
📒 to try to control your emotions and become calm
- I'm fine—I just need a minute to collect myself.
📒 to prepare yourself mentally for something
- She paused to collect her thoughts before entering the interview room.
📒 an idea that makes you think seriously and carefully
- The programme certainly provides plenty of food for thought.
📒 to make somebody think seriously about something or hesitate before doing something
- Popular resistance to the measures should give the government pause for thought.
📒 to change your opinion after thinking about something again
- You’re not having second thoughts about it, are you?
📒 used to say that you have changed your opinion
- I'll wait here. No, on second thoughts, I'll come with you.
📒 used to ask somebody what they are thinking about
📒 used to say that you find a suggestion unacceptable or that you hope that something will never happen
- Me get married? Perish the thought!
📒 a way of thinking that a number of people share
- There are two schools of thought about how this illness should be treated.
- He belongs to the school of thought that says that competition can be very stimulating for children.
📒 the connected series of thoughts that are in your head at a particular time
- The phone ringing interrupted my train of thought.
- I lose my train of thought when there are distractions.
📒 we believe a thing because we want it to be true
📒 immediately; without stopping to think about something further
- He dived in after her without a second thought.
- I accepted the offer without a second thought.