Top synonyms for “idea”: approximation, estimate, estimation, melodic theme, mind, musical theme, theme, thought.
Definitions
- (noun)an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth“an estimate of what it would cost”
- (noun)the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about“it was not a good idea”
- (noun)a personal view“he has an idea that we don't like him”
- (noun)your intention; what you intend to do“he had in mind to see his old teacher”
- (noun)(music) melodic subject of a musical composition“the theme is announced in the first measures”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Common synonyms for "idea" include approximation, estimate, estimation, melodic theme, mind, musical theme. Our thesaurus lists 8 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "idea" mean?
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth Example: "an estimate of what it would cost"
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