Meaning of thought In English

• 0 past simple and past participle of think

• 1 the act of thinking about or considering something, an idea or opinion, or a set of ideas about a particular subject:

  • Ask me again tomorrow. I'll have to give it some thought.

  • She doesn't give any thought to her appearance.

  • Let me have your thoughts on that report by Friday.

  • Spare a thought for (= think about) all those without shelter on a cold night like this.

  • He's the author of a book on the history of European thought.

  • You sent her a card? That was a kind thought.

• 2 past simple and past participle of think

• 3 the act of thinking about something to form ideas and opinions, or an idea or opinion produced by thinking:

  • [ U ] I have given this matter considerable thought.

  • [ C ] Do you have any thoughts on what we should do now?

  • [ C ] That fact never entered my thoughts.

  • [ U ] His early religious training helped to shape his thought.

  • [ C ] It’s just a thought, but since it’s such a beautiful day, why don’t we go for a drive?

  • [ U ] The very thought of standing up in front of an audience scares me to death.