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I have an idea for a new game.
What does Idea mean?
An idea is a thought or plan you can think about or share.
Dictionary definition
A thought, plan, or picture in your mind.
Example sentences
Idea in a sentence
medium
Her idea helped the team solve the problem.
hard
A strong idea can change how people work together.
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Practice 1
What does idea mean?
Idea means a thought or plan you can think about or share.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to idea?
thought is close in meaning to idea in many contexts.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses idea correctly?
The correct sentence uses idea with its meaning.
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Idea
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eye · dee · uh · strongest beat: dee
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WordIdea.
Partnoun.
MeaningIdea means An idea is a thought or plan you can think about or share.
ExampleExample: I have an idea for a new game.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- eye · dee · uh
- Strongest beat
- dee
- Ending
- uh
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on dee.
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Synonyms
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Word family
Idea word family
Base word
idea
noun
ideas
More than one idea.
adjective
ideal
Best or most suitable.
adverb
ideally
In the best way.
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Understand Idea
Hint for students
An idea is a thought or plan you can think about or share.
Common mix-up
Idea is not the same as fact. Idea means an idea is a thought or plan you can think about or share.
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Read this model sentence: Her idea helped the team solve the problem. Clue words: helped, team, solve. Underline clue words that show why idea fits instead of fact. Now write one new sentence that shows idea without using the word idea. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show idea?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Her idea helped the team solve the problem." Why does idea fit better than fact?
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