English to English noun
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about | Example:
• it was not a good idea • the thought never entered my mind
source: wordnet30
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your intention; what you intend to do | Example:
• he had in mind to see his old teacher • the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces
source: wordnet30 Example:
• he has an idea that we don't like him
source: wordnet30
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an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth | Example:
• an estimate of what it would cost • a rough idea how long it would take
source: wordnet30
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(music) melodic subject of a musical composition | Example:
• the theme is announced in the first measures • the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it
source: wordnet30
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The transcript, image, or picture of a visible object, that is formed by the mind; also, a similar image of any object whatever, whether sensible or spiritual. | source: webster1913
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