Thoughts: meaning, definitions and examples

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thoughts

 

[ ฮธษ”หts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental process

Thoughts are the ideas and opinions that you have in your mind. They can be conscious or unconscious, and they can be influenced by your emotions, beliefs, and past experiences. Thoughts play a crucial role in shaping your behavior and decision-making.

Synonyms

beliefs, ideas, notions

Examples of usage

  • I was lost in my thoughts and didn't hear what she was saying.
  • Negative thoughts can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression.
  • His thoughts on the matter were quite different from mine.
Context #2 | Noun

consideration or reflection

Thoughts can also refer to the act of thinking, considering, or reflecting on something. This can involve analyzing a situation, pondering a decision, or contemplating a philosophical idea.

Synonyms

contemplation, pondering, reflection

Examples of usage

  • She gave his proposal some serious thought before making a decision.
  • I need some time to gather my thoughts before responding.
Context #3 | Noun

opinions or views

Additionally, thoughts can represent opinions, beliefs, or views on a particular subject. These thoughts can be expressed verbally or through written communication.

Synonyms

opinions, perspectives, views

Examples of usage

  • His thoughts on the new policy were well-received by the team.
  • I appreciate hearing different thoughts and perspectives on the issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "thoughts" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pensamentos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคšเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gedanken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pikiran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒะผะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ myล›li

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่€ƒใˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pensรฉes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pensamientos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผลŸรผnceler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ๊ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃููƒุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ myลกlenky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ myลกlienky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒณๆณ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ misli

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hugsanir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒฅแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผลŸรผncษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pensamientos

Etymology

The word 'thoughts' originated from the Old English word 'รพoht', which means 'the act of thinking'. Over time, the word evolved to represent not just the act of thinking but also the ideas, opinions, and reflections that occur in one's mind. The concept of thoughts has been studied by philosophers, psychologists, and neuroscientists to understand the human mind and consciousness.

See also: forethought, thoughtful, thoughtfully, thoughtfulness, thoughtless, thoughtlessly, thoughtlessness, unthoughtful.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,901, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.