notion
An idea or a thought about something.
notion in a sentence
- Sam had a sudden notion that the old wardrobe might lead somewhere magical.
- Poppy had a funny notion that her goldfish understood every word she said.
Words that mean something similar
idea, thought, belief
More words about thinking & learning
- novel: New, different and unlike anything seen before.
- novice: Someone who is new to an activity and still learning it.
- oblivious: Not noticing what is happening around you.
- obscure: Not well known, or hard to see or understand.
- observant: Quick to notice things that other people miss.
- observe: To watch something carefully in order to learn about it.
- outwit: To beat someone by being cleverer than they are.
- pensive: Quietly thinking hard about something, often looking a little sad.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test