Word Finder - idea

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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.

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The conception of someone or something as representing a perfect example; an ideal.

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The form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic.

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An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory.

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The mere idea of you is enough to excite me.

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More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking.

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A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention.

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I have an idea of how we might escape.

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A purposeful aim or goal; intent

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Yeah, that's the idea.

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A vague or fanciful notion; a feeling or hunch; an impression.

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He had the wild idea that if he leant forward a little, he might be able to touch the mountain-top.

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A musical theme or melodic subject.

The idea came to her suddenly.

The idea of free trade has divided people for as long as trade has existed.

Any idea where she is tonight?

I had no idea anyone was around.

And yet, the idea was enticing... almost an obsession.

An idea brought a mischievous smile to her lips.

I like the idea of burying the supplies, but I don't think the Indians would be fooled if we buried everything – even if we could.

The idea made her smile.

On a sudden thought I ran upstairs before any one could stop me, to put on my idea of a company dress.

I won't base my reasoning for how the Internet and technology will end poverty on this idea alone.

A bright idea, however, shot into my mind, and the problem was solved.

To her, the idea was ludicrous, and yet, it probably looked that way to Dulce.

Faceless government in a distant land is no one's idea of paradise.

Is the idea so deplorable?

But it is not the less necessary for this; for the people must have some complicated machinery or other, and hear its din, to satisfy that idea of government which they have.

For the first time, the idea of marriage crossed her mind.

When I left New York the idea had become a fixed purpose; and it was decided that I should go to Cambridge.

The idea of defeat and flight could not enter Rostov's head.

Anyway, why do men have to act on every idea that crosses their mind?

She was an open book to him and he was obsessed with the idea of reading it.

I'm working my way through college, but what have I ever done to give you the idea I was destitute?

Twitter.com is unquestionably the most efficient way in the history of humanity to send a single idea, invitation, complaint, or observation to the world.

But no one had any idea of the mechanism by which this could be achieved.

Micro-lending is not new; the idea of small loans to the entrepreneurial poor is centuries old.

His idea was, first, to concentrate all the artillery in the center, and secondly, to withdraw the cavalry to the other side of the dip.

It was the idea of being deceived.

This is not a particularly new idea, similar to the phenomenon of getting to know and care about "pen pals" in far-flung places by exchanging postal-mail letters.

No wonder that the earth expresses itself outwardly in leaves, it so labors with the idea inwardly.

She might be getting over him, but the idea of running into him in town was particularly disturbing.

This idea horrified her, made her shudder, blush, and feel such a rush of anger and pride as she had never experienced before.

Somehow I get the idea that you will find it harder to be idle than working.

A fine idea to have a blind general!

She had no idea what made him angry one minute and jovial the next.

I branched off into this discussion of robots and nanites to give an idea of the kinds of massive gains in efficiency with declining costs.

Much as she liked Sarah, the idea of Giddon's displeasure would prohibit any such intent.

An idea flashed through her brain and left a frown on her face.

Apparently Mrs. Marsh had no idea of Brandon's plans for his future.

The idea was that it would be great to make machines that behaved like us and, through that, we could harness their abilities.

It is based on the idea that what we believe about the future determines what we do in the present.

It was my idea.

The unknown can be worse than reality, and she had no idea what to expect on the flight.

I just don't think it's a good idea for us to be out here alone.

I've got an idea.

Excellent idea – if you enjoy it.

The woman has no idea how to deal with a child.

I'm starting to warm to the idea.

I think she was overwhelmed by the idea of being a star.

Surprisingly, the idea was more than a little intimidating.

The idea brought heat to her face.

Right now he might accept the idea of 3 times a day.