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noun

la idea

idea

Definition & meaning

Idea means idea: a thought, concept, suggestion, or mental image.

It can also mean an opinion or belief, an intention or plan, or a general notion or impression of something.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Feminine noun: un’idea; plural: idee.
  • From Latin idea, ultimately from Greek idéa, meaning “form” or “appearance.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • concetto — a concept, often more abstract or precisely defined.
  • pensiero — a thought; broader and not necessarily a developed idea.
  • opinione — an opinion, specifically a personal judgment.
  • progetto — a plan or project, generally more developed than an idea.

There is no direct antonym that applies to every meaning.

Common phrases & collocations

  • avere un’idea — to have an idea.
  • farsi un’idea — to form an opinion or get a sense of something.
  • cambiare idea — to change one’s mind.
  • non avere idea — to have no idea.

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Examples

Lei ha avuto una buona idea.noun

She had a good idea.

Mi piace molto la tua idea.noun

I really like your idea.

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