plural noun
Ideas or opinions that are in someone's mind.
Her thoughts were all over the place.
Can you share your thoughts on this plan?
American English
How to pronounce thoughts
nounB1Very common word
THAWTS
/θɔts/
One syllable.
Form of thought
Thoughts often refers to a person's ideas or opinions about a subject.
Ideas or opinions that are in someone's mind.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Care or concern shown toward someone, especially during a difficult time.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the storm.
Good to know
In “my thoughts are with you,” thoughts means sympathy and support, not only ideas.
Useful expressions
to think carefully about something
Give it some thought before you answer.
after thinking again, often when changing a decision
On second thought, I'll take the train.
without stopping to think or worry
She helped a stranger without a second thought.
Related words & forms
The past form and the form used after have, has, or had are both thought.