Translation
idea, notion
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Word origin
From Latin idea ('idea, form, archetype'), borrowed from Greek idea ('form, pattern, appearance'), from the root of idein ('to see').
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- idea
- English cognates
- idea, ideal, idol, video
Grammar
Examples
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It is a brilliant idea, why had we not thought of it before?
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I have no idea where they have gone.
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The idea is good, but it needs a bit more development.
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He had a brilliant idea while having his coffee this morning.
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I changed my mind at the last moment and did not go to the concert.
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He had a good idea while walking to work.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 1: idea, pequeño, realmente and 7 more words.