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thought

Noun

  1. 1

    thought

    The act of a human being using his/her brains to judge or perceive something.

    Korean definition: 사람이 머리를 써서 판단하거나 인식하는 것.

    • Since I decided to move after much thought, there was nothing more to hesitate about.

    • Minjun was lost in thought for a long time, unaware that the newspaper in his hand had fallen.

  2. 2

    thought; memory

    The memory of something.

    Korean definition: 무엇에 대한 기억.

    • Coming to school after a long time, I remember singing with my friends on the playground.

    • Father shed tears thinking of his hometown, to which he could never return because of the war.

  3. 3

    craving; appetite

    A desire for, or interest in, doing something, or such a thing.

    Korean definition: 무엇을 하고 싶어 하는 마음이나 관심. 또는 그런 일.

    • Maybe because he's feeling down, Minjun has been craving a drink since morning.

    • It's been a long time since I quit smoking, but when I got stressed, I craved a cigarette again.

  4. 4

    mind; decision

    The act of deciding to do something in one's mind, or an intention do to something.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일을 하려고 마음속으로 결정함. 또는 어떤 일을 하려고 하는 마음.

    • Seunggyu bought a ring intending to propose to his girlfriend.

    • Minjun isn't feeling well, so he plans to go only to the first round of today's company dinner.