Synonyms for

Notions

Verb / ˈnəʊʃʌnz / Another word for notions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

small, useful items for sewing or other crafts; ideas or opinions about something

Synonyms & similar words

notion opinion impression whimsey belief feeling whim whimsy concepts ideas beliefs views opinions thoughts notices details speculations theories impressions perceptions understandings conjectures assumptions judgments interpretations sentiments attitudes positions

Synonyms by register

Formal

concepts ideas principles conceptions

Informal

ideas thoughts guesses hunches impressions

Literary

fancies whims conceits

Antonyms

facts certainties realities truths certainties concrete ideas

Common collocations

  • strange notions
  • odd notions
  • peculiar notions
  • firm notions
  • vague notions
  • harbor notions
  • entertain notions

Word family

noun notion

Usage note

Often used to refer to vague or unformed ideas, sometimes with a slightly dismissive or whimsical connotation. Can also refer to a general understanding or belief.

Example sentences

  1. I need to buy some notions for my art project.
  2. Her notions about the book were very different from mine.
  3. I have some notions about how to solve this problem.
  4. The store had a wide selection of notions for sewing.
  5. Their notions about politics were similar.

Quotes

  • It's not about having the right opportunities. It's about handling the opportunities right.
  • We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.
  • Quality is not an act, it is a habit.

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