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I wrote my thought before I forgot it.
What does Thought mean?
an idea in your mind.
Dictionary definition
A thought is an idea, memory, plan, question, or opinion that forms in your mind.
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Thought in a sentence
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Her thought helped the group solve the clue.
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A careful thought can change a quick decision.
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Practice 1
What does thought mean?
A thought is an idea or opinion formed in your mind.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to thought?
Idea is close in meaning to thought in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of thought?
Blankness contrasts with thought in this dictionary entry.
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MeaningThought means an idea in your mind.
ExampleExample: I wrote my thought before I forgot it.
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Synonyms
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blanknessA contrast when no thought comes to mind.
confusionUse when thinking is unclear.
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Word family
Thought word family
Base word
thought
noun
thought
An idea in the mind.
noun
thoughts
More than one idea in the mind.
adjective
thoughtful
Showing careful thinking or care for others.
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Hint for students
an idea in your mind.
Common mix-up
Thought is not the same as blankness. Thought means an idea in your mind.
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Read this model sentence: Her thought helped the group solve the clue. Clue words: helped, group, solve. Underline clue words that show why thought fits instead of blankness. Now write one new sentence that shows thought without using the word thought. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show thought?
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