What is another word for thought?

Common synonyms for thought include guess, cogitate, recall, cerebrate, idea.

What is the opposite of thought?

Antonyms of thought include action, deed, ignorance, unthinking, instinct.

Synonyms for

Thought

Noun / θɔ:t / Another word for thought — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an idea or opinion produced by thinking, or the act of thinking

Synonyms & similar words

guess cogitate recall cerebrate idea persuasion intend cerebration opinion recollect remember opine imagine mentation view sentiment think conceive thinking consider reckon intellection mean believe forget idea notion conception concept reflection meditation consideration deliberation contemplation cogitation rumination introspection musing pondering thinking brainstorming conjecture speculation imagination fancy

Synonyms by register

Formal

cognition reasoning intellect contemplation

Informal

idea notion hunch brainwave

Literary

cogitation meditation reflection

Antonyms

action deed ignorance unthinking instinct unawareness

Common collocations

deep thought
food for thought
lose thought
give thought
random thought
second thought
clear thought
train of thought

Word family

noun thought

verb think

adjective thoughtful

adverb thoughtfully

Usage note

As a noun, 'thought' refers to the process of thinking or a specific idea. It can also be used to mean consideration or care, as in 'show some thought for others'.

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