idea

Meanings

• the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
  • "it was not a good idea"
• your intention; what you intend to do
  • "the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces"
• a personal view
  • "he has an idea that we don't like him"
• an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
  • "a rough idea how long it would take"
• (music) melodic subject of a musical composition
  • "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it"

Synonyms

approximation, estimate, estimation, melodic theme, mind, musical theme, theme, thought