idea

idea is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /aɪˈdɪə/, SAMPA: /aI"dI@/
• (US) IPA: /aɪˈdiːə/, SAMPA: /aI"di:@/
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Noun

Singular idea

Plural ideas

1. (countable) An idea is a concept or a thought.
   • Synonyms: concept, thought, conception

   It was a good idea.

2. (countable) An idea is something abstract (not concrete).
   • Synonyms: abstraction, concept
   • Antonyms: reality, fact

   Love is just an idea.

3. (countable) An idea is a way to see something, a view.
   • Synonyms: viewpoint, point of view, opinion
   • Antonyms: reality, fact

   He changed her ideas on religion.

Related words

• ideal
• ideology
• ideality
• ideate
• ideologue