thought meaning and definition

THOUGHT noun

Definition of thought (noun)

1. the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
   • "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind"
   • synonyms: idea
2. the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
   • "thinking always made him frown"; "she paused for thought"
   • synonyms: cerebration, intellection, mentation, thinking, thought process
3. the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual
   • "19th century thought"; "Darwinian thought"
4. 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?"
   • synonyms: opinion, persuasion, sentiment, view