Idea
Noun
UK
/aɪˈdɪə/
US
/aɪˈdiːə/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
A thought, plan, or suggestion in someone’s mind.
Example
"I have an idea for your story."
"Her idea helped the team finish the project more easily."
"Every big invention starts with a simple idea in someone’s mind."
Explanation
An idea is a thought, plan, or picture in your mind. Example: He had a good idea for the project. It can also mean a suggestion (“That’s a great idea!” means it was good suggestion) or understanding (“I have no idea what happened” means I don’t know what happened). Ideas help people create, solve problems, and imagine new things. Sharing ideas is how people learn and grow. Every invention, book, or story begins with a single idea.