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Foundation level · Year 4 · free

idea

noun · Say it: eye-DEE-uh

What it means

Foundation

a thought or plan that comes into your mind

Noah had a brilliant idea for Mum's birthday surprise.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • notion
  • plan
  • suggestion
  • thought

More examples

  • Going to the beach on such a sunny day was a great idea.

Where the word comes from

From Greek 'idea', meaning form or pattern.

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