ideas

/aɪˈdi.əz/

IPA: /AY0 D IY1 AH0 Z/

noun

1
An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.
2
The conception of someone or something as representing a perfect example; an ideal.
3
The form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic.
4
An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory.
“The mere idea of you is enough to excite me.”
5
More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking.
6
A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention.
“I have an idea of how we might escape.”
7
A purposeful aim or goal; intent
“Yeah, that's the idea.”
8
A vague or fanciful notion; a feeling or hunch; an impression.
“He had the wild idea that if he leant forward a little, he might be able to touch the mountain-top.”
9
A musical theme or melodic subject.

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