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{ "term": "thought", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a2", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "something that you think of or remember", "sensetop": "thought of doing somethingthought of something/somebodythought of somebody/something doing somethingthought (that)…thought on somethingthought about somethingat the thought of something", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "I couldn't bear the thought of waiting any longer.", "contextForm": "thought of doing something" }, { "text": "**The very thought of** it makes me feel sick.", "contextForm": "thought of something/somebody" }, { "text": "I don't like the thought of you walking home alone.", "contextForm": "thought of somebody/something doing something" }, { "text": "She was struck by the sudden thought that he might already have left.", "contextForm": "thought (that)…" }, { "text": "Thank you for **sharing your thoughts** on this topic.", "contextForm": "thought on something" }, { "text": "I'd like to **hear your thoughts** on the subject." }, { "text": "He shared his thoughts about the future of technology.", "contextForm": "thought about something" }, { "text": "He shuddered at the thought of going to the dentist.", "contextForm": "at the thought of something" }, { "text": "He often **expresses his thoughts** on social media." }, { "text": "I've just **had a thought** *(= an idea)*." }, { "text": "Would Mark be able to help? **It's just a thought**." }, { "text": "‘Why don't you try the other key?’ ‘**That's a thought**!’" }, { "text": "Just then a worrying **thought came to me**." }, { "text": "Suddenly a **thought struck him**—he didn't even know her name." }, { "text": "I must admit, the **thought crossed my mind** too." }, { "text": "**Negative thoughts** can be a symptom of depression." }, { "text": "All kinds of thoughts raced through my mind." }, { "text": "An image of his boss came into his mind, but he brushed the thought aside." }, { "text": "Before going on stage, I breathe deeply and think positive thoughts." }, { "text": "Do you have any final thoughts?" }, { "text": "He lay there thinking gloomy thoughts about life and death." }, { "text": "He remained aloof, thinking his own thoughts." }, { "text": "The children were overjoyed at the thought of going to the seaside on holiday." }, { "text": "She said she couldn't bear the thought of living alone in the house." }, { "text": "The mere thought of lice makes my head itch." }, { "text": "It was a comforting thought that at least her father hadn't suffered." }, { "text": "The thought crossed my mind that Jim might know the answer." }, { "text": "My immediate thought was that he must be joking." }, { "text": "Such a thought never entered my head." }, { "text": "This is hardly an original thought." }, { "text": "He had expressed suicidal thoughts prior to his arrest." }, { "text": "She tried to put the thought out of her mind." }, { "text": "This was a very disturbing thought." }, { "text": "What a horrible thought!" }, { "text": "Let me share a few random thoughts with you." }, { "text": "He's not the kind of man to keep his thoughts to himself." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["comforting", "good", "happy"], "verb + thought": ["have", "think", "have"], "thought + verb": [ "come into somebody’s head", "come into somebody’s mind", "come to somebody" ], "preposition": ["thought about", "thought of", "thought on"], "phrases": [ "just a thought", "keep your thoughts to yourself", "the mere thought of something" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "a person’s mind and all the ideas that they have in it when they are thinking", "sensetop": "in somebody's thoughts", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "This is the time of year when our **thoughts turn to** summer holidays." }, { "text": "You are always in my thoughts.", "contextForm": "in somebody's thoughts" }, { "text": "He shook his head to clear his thoughts." }, { "text": "Her thoughts drifted back to that night." }, { "text": "I tried to turn my thoughts to pleasanter things." }, { "text": "She occupied all his waking thoughts." }, { "text": "She often seems to know what I'm thinking, as though she can read my thoughts." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["modern", "19th-century", "etc."], "thought + noun": ["crime", "police"], "phrases": ["a school of thought", "a strand of thought"] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "the act of thinking seriously and carefully about something", "sensetop": "without thought", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "I've **given** the matter careful **thought**." }, { "text": "We need to **put** some **thought into** how to solve this problem." }, { "text": "Not enough thought has gone into this essay." }, { "text": "They had acted rashly, without thought.", "contextForm": "without thought" }, { "text": "After a moment's thought, I accepted his offer." }, { "text": "He gave little thought to the impact of his actions on his family." }, { "text": "He was so upset, he was incapable of coherent thought." }, { "text": "I couldn't see what thought processes led him to that conclusion." }, { "text": "My job is so repetitive, it does not require much conscious thought." }, { "text": "The article was intended to provoke thought." }, { "text": "You should give the offer serious thought." }, { "text": "I don't think he's given the matter a moment's thought." } ], "synonyms": "consideration", "collocations": { "adjective": ["careful", "proper", "serious"], "verb + thought": [ "give somebody/something", "spare (somebody)", "direct" ], "thought + verb": ["go into something"], "thought + noun": ["pattern", "process", "experiment"], "preposition": ["without thought"], "phrases": [ "after a moment’s thought", "freedom of thought", "a line of thought" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "the power or process of thinking", "examples": [ { "text": "A good teacher encourages independence of thought." }, { "text": "She was **lost in thought** *(= concentrating so much on her thoughts that she was not aware of her surroundings)*." }, { "text": "She is known for her deep thought and intellectual ways." }, { "text": "She was deep in thought and didn't hear me call her." }, { "text": "That line of thought can only lead to one conclusion." }, { "text": "The constitution guarantees freedom of thought and belief." }, { "text": "They accused their opponents of being ‘politically correct thought police’." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["careful", "proper", "serious"], "verb + thought": [ "give somebody/something", "spare (somebody)", "direct" ], "thought + verb": ["go into something"], "thought + noun": ["pattern", "process", "experiment"], "preposition": ["without thought"], "phrases": [ "after a moment’s thought", "freedom of thought", "a line of thought" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "a feeling of care or worry", "sensetop": "thought (for somebody/something)", "examples": [ { "text": "**Spare a thought** for those without enough to eat this winter." }, { "text": "**Don't give it another thought** *(= to tell somebody not to worry after they have said they are sorry)*." }, { "text": "**It's the thought that counts** *(= used to say that somebody has been very kind even if they have only done or given something small or unimportant)*." }, { "text": "Thank you for the flowers—it was a very kind thought." }, { "text": "Spare a thought for us—we'll be working through the night to finish the report." }, { "text": "He ran into the burning house with no thought for his own life." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["kind", "nice"] } }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "an intention or a hope of doing something", "sensetop": "thought (of doing something)thought (of something)", "examples": [ { "text": "She had given up all thought of changing her job.", "contextForm": "thought (of doing something)" }, { "text": "He acted with no thoughts of personal gain.", "contextForm": "thought (of something)" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "ideas in politics, science, etc. connected with a particular person, group or period of history", "examples": [ { "text": "feminist thought" }, { "text": "Marxist thought remained at the centre of the country's politics." }, { "text": "Political thought went through some major changes during the 19th century." }, { "text": "There isn't much real evidence relating to early Greek thought." }, { "text": "We're studying the history of scientific thought from the 15th century onward." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["modern", "19th-century", "etc."], "thought + noun": ["crime", "police"], "phrases": ["a school of thought", "a strand of thought"] } }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "to try to control your emotions and become calm", "examples": [ { "text": "I'm fine—I just need a minute to collect myself." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "to prepare yourself mentally for something", "examples": [ { "text": "She paused to collect her thoughts before entering the interview room." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "an idea that makes you think seriously and carefully", "examples": [ { "text": "The programme certainly provides plenty of food for thought." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make somebody think seriously about something or hesitate before doing something", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "Popular resistance to the measures should give the government pause for thought." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to change your opinion after thinking about something again", "examples": [ { "text": "You’re not having second thoughts about it, are you?" } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that you have changed your opinion", "examples": [ { "text": "I'll wait here. No, on second thoughts, I'll come with you." } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to ask somebody what they are thinking about", "labels": "(saying)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that you find a suggestion unacceptable or that you hope that something will never happen", "labels": "(informal or humorous)", "examples": [ { "text": "Me get married? Perish the thought!" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "a way of thinking that a number of people share", "examples": [ { "text": "There are two schools of thought about how this illness should be treated." }, { "text": "He belongs to the school of thought that says that competition can be very stimulating for children." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "the connected series of thoughts that are in your head at a particular time", "examples": [ { "text": "The phone ringing interrupted my train of thought." }, { "text": "I lose my train of thought when there are distractions." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "we believe a thing because we want it to be true", "labels": "(saying)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "immediately; without stopping to think about something further", "examples": [ { "text": "He dived in after her without a second thought." }, { "text": "I accepted the offer without a second thought." } ] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/θɔːt/", "audio": "th/thought/thought__gb_2.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/θɔːt/", "audio": "th/thought/thought__us_2.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Old English thōht, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch gedachte, also to think." }