~ 1
■ noun
1》 an idea or opinion produced by thinking or occurring suddenly in the mind.
↘( one's ~s ) one's mind or attention.
↘an act of considering or remembering.
2》 the action or process of thinking.
↘careful consideration or attention.
3》 the formation of opinions, especially as a philosophy or system of ideas, or the opinions so formed.
Phrases
a second ~ [with negative ] more than the slightest consideration.
a ~ dated to a small extent.
Origin
OE thōht , of Gmc origin; related to think .
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~ 2
past and past participle of think .