idea

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idea is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Derived words and phrases 2.4 Related words and phrases

[change] Pronunciation

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

Singular idea

Plural ideas

1. A concept, a thought.

   It was a good idea.

2. Something abstract (not concrete).

   Love is just an idea.

3. A way to see something, a view.

   He changed her ideas on religion.

[change] Synonyms

• (a concept) concept, thought, conception
• (something abstract) abstraction, concept
• (a view) view, viewpoint, point of view, opinion

[change] Antonyms

• (something abstract) reality, fact
• (a view) fact, reality

[change] Derived words and phrases

• ideal
• ideology

[change] Related words and phrases

• brainstorm
• imagination