idea

noun

ī-ˈdē-ə

-ˈdēə,

also

ˈī-(ˌ)dē-ə How to pronounce idea (audio)

or ˈī-dē

: a formulated thought or opinion

: whatever is known or supposed about something

a child's idea of time

: the central meaning or chief end of a particular action or situation

: a plan for action : design

: a standard of perfection : ideal

: a transcendent entity that is a real pattern of which existing things are imperfect representations

: an entity (such as a thought, concept, sensation, or image) actually or potentially present to consciousness

: an indefinite or unformed conception

obsolete : an image recalled by memory

Christian Science : an image in Mind

archaic : a visible representation of a conception : a replica of a pattern

idealess

ī-ˈdē-ə-ləs How to pronounce idea (audio)

-ˈdēə-

also ˈī-(ˌ)dē-ə-

or ˈī-dē-

adjective

Example Sentences

My idea is to study law. Starting her own business seemed like a good idea at the time, but it turned out badly. Whose idea was it to leave so early? My idea was that if we left early we could beat the crowd. Buying the car was a bad idea. I have some ideas for redecorating the room. He has an idea for a movie. I'm not sure what to do next. Do you have any ideas? She's always full of new ideas. It's a good idea to talk to people who have actually been there. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Chances are good that when the boss later asks for feedback on an idea, the group remains silent. —

Womensmedia, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023 McCaul called on the White House to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine and an idea that could be getting some traction on Capitol Hill. —

Ken Tran, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2023 The 2021 Alabama Kids Count Data Book gave an idea of the size of the challenge reporting 48,077 reports of child abuse and neglect that year. —

Lee Roop | Lroop@al.com, al, 17 Feb. 2023 Kosinski acknowledges that this is an extraordinary idea. —

The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2023 An influential coalition of Baltimore’s religious leaders has an idea for a new, quasi-governmental agency that would focus solely on vacant housing and oversee billions of dollars in public money — and Mayor Brandon Scott supports the concept. —

Giacomo Bologna, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2023 And in the event that President Trump tweeted about the Oscars during the broadcast, Kimmel would live-tweet back at him from the stage—an idea that proved technically complicated, as his phone screen had to be projected onto the set. —

Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2023 Rumors swirled this week in the city’s political circles that a memorandum of understanding drafted by BPS would potentially return police to schools on a permanent basis, an idea that some centrist and conservative politicians have supported. —

Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Feb. 2023 The very notion may strike a blow to the heart of your childhood or sound like an idea so zonked out that its camp value cannot be measured by contemporary means (the current barometer being any series created by Ryan Murphy). —

Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

idea

noun

ī-ˈdē-ə

ˈīd-(ˌ)ē-ə

: a plan of action : intention

my idea is to study law

: something imagined or pictured in the mind : notion

form an idea of a place from reading

: a central meaning or purpose

the idea of the game is to score goals

: comprehension sense 2

had no idea what he meant

: an opinion or belief

has some strange ideas

idealess

ī-ˈdē-ə-ləs How to pronounce idea (audio)

adjective

单词	ideas
释义	idea noun ī-ˈdē-ə -ˈdēə, also ˈī-(ˌ)dē-ə or ˈī-dē 1 : a formulated thought or opinion 2 : whatever is known or supposed about something a child's idea of time 3 : the central meaning or chief end of a particular action or situation 4 a : a plan for action : design b : a standard of perfection : ideal c : a transcendent entity that is a real pattern of which existing things are imperfect representations 5 a : an entity (such as a thought, concept, sensation, or image) actually or potentially present to consciousness b : an indefinite or unformed conception c obsolete : an image recalled by memory 6 Christian Science : an image in Mind 7 archaic : a visible representation of a conception : a replica of a pattern idealess ī-ˈdē-ə-ləs -ˈdēə- also ˈī-(ˌ)dē-ə- or ˈī-dē- adjective Synonyms abstraction cogitation concept conception image impression intellection mind's eye notion picture thought See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences My idea is to study law. Starting her own business seemed like a good idea at the time, but it turned out badly. Whose idea was it to leave so early? My idea was that if we left early we could beat the crowd. Buying the car was a bad idea. I have some ideas for redecorating the room. He has an idea for a movie. I'm not sure what to do next. Do you have any ideas? She's always full of new ideas. It's a good idea to talk to people who have actually been there. See More Recent Examples on the Web Chances are good that when the boss later asks for feedback on an idea, the group remains silent. —Womensmedia, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023 McCaul called on the White House to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine and an idea that could be getting some traction on Capitol Hill. —Ken Tran, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2023 The 2021 Alabama Kids Count Data Book gave an idea of the size of the challenge reporting 48,077 reports of child abuse and neglect that year. —Lee Roop \| Lroop@al.com, al, 17 Feb. 2023 Kosinski acknowledges that this is an extraordinary idea. —The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2023 An influential coalition of Baltimore’s religious leaders has an idea for a new, quasi-governmental agency that would focus solely on vacant housing and oversee billions of dollars in public money — and Mayor Brandon Scott supports the concept. —Giacomo Bologna, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2023 And in the event that President Trump tweeted about the Oscars during the broadcast, Kimmel would live-tweet back at him from the stage—an idea that proved technically complicated, as his phone screen had to be projected onto the set. —Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2023 Rumors swirled this week in the city’s political circles that a memorandum of understanding drafted by BPS would potentially return police to schools on a permanent basis, an idea that some centrist and conservative politicians have supported. —Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Feb. 2023 The very notion may strike a blow to the heart of your childhood or sound like an idea so zonked out that its camp value cannot be measured by contemporary means (the current barometer being any series created by Ryan Murphy). —Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin, from Greek, from idein to see — more at wit First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4c Phrases Containing idea get the wrong idea get the picture/idea have no idea nice idea I have no idea what's the big idea not have the faintest/slightest idea put that idea out of your head the idea the idea behind get the idea not have the faintest idea/notion you have no idea See More get the wrong idea get the picture/idea have no idea nice idea I have no idea what's the big idea not have the faintest/slightest idea put that idea out of your head the idea the idea behind get the idea not have the faintest idea/notion you have no idea See More Kids Definition idea noun ī-ˈdē-ə ˈīd-(ˌ)ē-ə 1 : a plan of action : intention my idea is to study law 2 : something imagined or pictured in the mind : notion form an idea of a place from reading 3 : a central meaning or purpose the idea of the game is to score goals 4 : comprehension sense 2 had no idea what he meant 5 : an opinion or belief has some strange ideas idealess ī-ˈdē-ə-ləs adjective Medical Definition idea noun ī-ˈdē-ə ˈīd-(ˌ)ē-ə 1 : an entity (as a thought, concept, sensation, or image) actually or potentially present to consciousness 2 : a formulated thought or opinion ideas noun plural of idea 1 as in thoughts something imagined or pictured in the mind my idea of the perfect vacation spot is an uncrowded, unspoiled beach Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance thoughts concepts notions pictures conceptions impressions images observations perceptions abstractions theories cogitations reflections assumptions beliefs intellections prejudices hunches apprehensions hypotheses preconceptions speculations illusions inspirations convictions guesses delusions premonitions mind's eyes presentiments conjectures conceits whims cognitions brainstorms hallucinations prepossessions chimeras fancies vagaries phantasms conclusions caprices fantasms kinks surmises suppositions brain waves freaks brainchildren Antonyms & Near Antonyms facts realities actualities 2 as in models someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation Helen Keller remains my idea of a person with indomitable spirit Synonyms & Similar Words models examples ideals manifestations incarnations classics patron saints mirrors essences paradigms exemplars principles pinnacles eidola standards guidelines eidolons paragons role models nonpareils beau ideals phantoms rules patterns nonesuches archetypes pinks personifications touchstones embodiments culminations gages zeniths gauges summits epitomes apotheoses apexes acmes peaks apices quintessences 3 as in plans something that one hopes or intends to accomplish the idea is to get the information without seeming to be nosy Synonyms & Similar Words plans goals purposes intentions objectives ambitions aims objects things dreams intents aspirations designs ideals meanings projects points pretensions targets hopes bournes desires schemes minds wishes marks ends bourns plots destinations holy grails grails nirvanas termini terminuses Antonyms & Near Antonyms methods means ways
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