thought

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act of using your mind to consider something carefully.

n. the systematic process or operation of mental activity and deliberation.

日本語:思考※

“After much thought, she decided to accept the new job offer.”

“The committee reached its conclusion only after deep thought and extensive consultation with independent experts.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic

n. a way of thinking that belongs to a particular group or time.

n. a collective set of ideas or a specific philosophy associated with a group, period, or movement.

日本語:思想※

“The book explores the history of Western thought from ancient times.”

“Modern economic thought has been significantly influenced by the theories of social welfare developed in the mid-twentieth century.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Literary

n. a very small amount of something.

n. a minute amount, degree, or distance.

“The soup needs to be a thought saltier to bring out the flavour.”

“The tailor adjusted the hem just a thought, ensuring the fabric draped perfectly over the wearer's shoes.”

A2 · Elementary

v. the past tense of the verb 'think'.

v. the simple past and past participle form of the irregular verb 'think'.

“I thought the movie was excellent, but my friend disagreed.”

“The researchers initially thought the data was anomalous, but subsequent trials confirmed the validity of their first observations.”