Pronunciation

/θɔːt/

Definitions

Noun

• Thought: A mental activity involving the consideration or recollection of something, often with an emotional component. For example: “She was lost in her thoughts while staring at the sunset.”
• Thought process: The series of mental steps involved in problem-solving or decision-making. For example: “His thought process was logical and efficient.”

Verb

• To think: To have a mental process or idea, often involving reasoning or contemplation. For example: “She thought about her options before making a decision.”
• To ponder: To think deeply or at length on a subject. For example: “He spent hours pondering the meaning of life.”

Adjective

• Thoughtful: Displaying consideration or care for others’ feelings or well-being. For example: “A thoughtful gift shows you really put effort into it.”
• Thought-provoking: Stimulating one’s mind to think or consider something. For example: “The book’s ending was both surprising and thought-provoking.”

Adverb

• Thoughtfully: In a thoughtful manner, carefully considering one’s actions or words. For example: “He spoke thoughtfully about the issue.”

Phrases

• “Lost in thought” means absorbed in deep contemplation.
• “Think outside the box” encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
• “Thought experiment” is a hypothetical scenario used to explore ideas or concepts.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Her mind was filled with thoughts about the future.”
• Verb: “I couldn’t help but think about how different our lives would be if we took that path.”
• Adjective: “He was a thoughtful friend who always remembered important dates.”

Synonyms

• Reflection
• Contemplation
• Meditation
• Consideration
• Speculation
• Reflections
• cogitation
• rumination
• introspection