Synonyms: notion
Definition: (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items
Usage: buttons and needles are notions
Synonyms: notion
Definition: a general inclusive concept
Similar words: concept, conception, construct
Definition: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
Synonyms: feeling, opinion, notion, belief, impression
Definition: a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
Usage: his impression of her was favorable; what are your feelings about the crisis?; it strengthened my belief in his sincerity; I had a feeling that she was lying
Definition: the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
Usage: it was not a good idea; the thought never entered my mind
Synonyms: notion, whim, whimsey, whimsy
Definition: an odd or fanciful or capricious idea
Usage: the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories; he had a whimsy about flying to the moon; whimsy can be humorous to someone with time to enjoy it
Definition: the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
Usage: it was not a good idea; the thought never entered my mind