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y-DEER/aɪˈdɪə/

A thought or plan in your head is an idea. That is a good idea and have an idea are everyday phrases. Idea is countable: one idea, two ideas. Ideal means perfect — extra letters, later level.

Meaning

A thought or plan in your mind.

Examples

• “That’s a good idea.”
• “I have an idea for the weekend.”
• “Her idea was to take the bus.”

Good to know

a good idea / have an idea. Plural: ideas. Not ideal.

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