idea

Definitions

1. noun

   A thought or notion in your mind.

   Examples

   • Ideas won't go to jail.
   • That is a terrible idea.
2. noun

   A plan or suggestion for doing something.

   Examples

   • I have an idea of how we can escape.
   • She had a great idea for the fundraiser.
3. noun

   A vague feeling or guess.

   Examples

   • I got the idea that she was unhappy with the decision.
   • He had the idea that someone was watching him.
4. noun

   A purpose or aim.

   Examples

   • Yes, that is the idea.
   • The idea is to save money, not spend it.
5. noun

   A picture of something in your mind.

   Examples

   • The idea of you makes me smile.
   • The idea of the old house still haunts her dreams.
6. noun

   A picture of a perfect example of something.

   Examples

   • He was her idea of the perfect gentleman.
   • This restaurant is my idea of a great night out.
7. noun

   The main quality or shape of something.

   Examples

   • Her face and idea stayed clear in his mind.
   • The statue showed the very idea of grace.
8. noun

   In philosophy, the perfect pattern of something that real things only copy.

   Examples

   • Plato said every chair we see is only a shadow of the true idea of a chair.
   • The philosopher separated the idea of justice from any single act.
9. noun

   A short musical theme.

   Examples

   • The composer introduced the main idea in the opening bars.
   • Each part of the piece develops a single musical idea.