thought

n 1: the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking

about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never

entered my mind" [syn: {idea}]

2: the process of thinking (especially thinking carefully);

"thinking always made him frown"; "she paused for thought"

[syn: {thinking}, {cerebration}, {intellection}, {mentation}]

3: the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual;

"19th century thought" or "Darwinian thought"

4: a personal belief that is not founded on proof or certainty;

"my opinion differs from yours"; "what are your thoughts

on Haiti?" [syn: {opinion}, {sentiment}, {persuasion}, {view}]