Idea Definition & Meaning

idea
noun
  1. the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind"
  2. your intention; what you intend to do; "he had in mind to see his old teacher"; "the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces"
  3. a personal view; "he has an idea that we don't like him"
  4. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take"
  5. (music) melodic subject of a musical composition; "the theme is announced in the first measures"; "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it"

Synonyms for idea

approximation noun

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost

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estimate noun

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost

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estimation noun

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation) the respect with which a person is held

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mind noun

that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered

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theme noun

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion; "he didn't want to discuss that subject

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thought noun

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea

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"Idea" in song lyrics

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  • "GEAH, what a great idea"
    2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 — Say My Name Right
  • "we could do it right here better yet i got a better idea"
    Aceyalone — Arhythamaticulas
  • "And you may get a bright idea"
    Aceyalone — Future Rockers

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Frequently asked questions

What does idea mean?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind" your intention; what you intend to do; "he had in mind to see his old teacher"; "the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces" a personal view; "he has an idea that we don't like him" an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take" (music) melodic subject of a musical composition
What part of speech is idea?
Idea is a noun.
How many definitions does idea have?
Idea has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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