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on second thought

on sec·ond thought
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [on, awn sek-uh nd thawt]
    • /ɒn, ɔn ˈsɛk ənd θɔt/
    • /ɒn ˈsekənd θɔːt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [on, awn sek-uh nd thawt]
    • /ɒn, ɔn ˈsɛk ənd θɔt/

Definitions of on second thought words

  • noun on second thought Often, second thoughts. reservation about a previous action, position, decision, judgment, or the like: He had second thoughts about his decision. 1
  • idioms on second thought on second thought, after reconsideration: On second thought, I don't think I'll go. 1
  • noun on second thought after reconsideration 0
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Origin of on second thought

First appearance:

before 1625
One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35

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Parts of speech for On second thought

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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on second thought popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for on second thought

adv on second thought

  • alternately — in an alternating sequence or position
  • in lieu — place; stead.
  • in place of — instead of, replacing
  • instead — as a substitute or replacement; in the place or stead of someone or something: We ordered tea but were served coffee instead.

adverb on second thought

  • alternative — If one thing is an alternative to another, the first can be found, used, or done instead of the second.
All 5 Synonyms of on second thought

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