/θɔːt/
Origin: Germanic Old English suffix
Thought has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
"thinking always made him frown"
"she paused for thought"
the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual
"19th century thought"
"Darwinian thought"
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
"my opinion differs from yours"
"I am not of your persuasion"
"what are your thoughts on Haiti?"
Form created in the mind, rather than the forms perceived through the five senses; an instance of thinking.
"The abstract thought that innovation is possible sparked a new project within her team."
In plain English: A thought is an idea that pops into your mind without you planning it.
"She had a sudden thought that she forgot to lock the door."
Usage: Use thought to refer specifically to ideas or concepts formed mentally, distinguishing it from sensory perceptions like sights or sounds. It is often paired with verbs such as "had" or "gave" when describing a specific idea that occurred to someone (e.g., "I had a sudden thought").
simple past tense and past participle of think
"She thought about her options for hours before finally making a decision."
In plain English: To think means to use your brain to have ideas, make decisions, or solve problems.
"I thought about what you said before I answered."
The word "thought" comes from the Old English þōht, which originally meant a mental conception or idea. It traveled into modern English through Middle English while retaining its core meaning of thinking or considering something.