Idea

Quick meaning: Idea is a noun meaning An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory.

Meaning

An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory.

More Meanings

1. More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking.
2. A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention.
3. A purposeful aim or goal; intent
4. A vague or fanciful notion; a feeling or hunch; an impression.
5. (philosophy) An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.
6. (obsolete) The conception of someone or something as representing a perfect example; an ideal.
7. (obsolete) The form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic.

Example Sentences

Yeah, that's the idea.

Ideas won't go to jail.

I have an idea of how we might escape.

The mere idea of you is enough to excite me.

Word Forms

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Synonyms for idea

Depending on context, synonyms include image, mind, theme, thought, estimate, approximation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include thought, theme, mind, estimation, approximation, estimate.

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