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second thoughts

sec·ond thought
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sek-uh nd thawt]
    • /ˈsɛk ənd θɔt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sek-uh nd thawt]
    • /ˈsɛk ənd θɔt/

Definitions of second thoughts words

  • noun second thoughts Often, second thoughts. reservation about a previous action, position, decision, judgment, or the like: He had second thoughts about his decision. 1
  • idioms second thoughts on second thought, after reconsideration: On second thought, I don't think I'll go. 1
See all 2 definitions of second thoughts

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Origin of second thoughts

First appearance:

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

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Parts of speech for Second thoughts

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Second thoughts

second thoughts 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 about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

second thoughts usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for second thoughts

noun second thoughts

  • change of heart — a profound change of outlook, opinion, etc
  • cold feet — loss or lack of courage or confidence
  • compunction — If you say that someone has no compunction about doing something, you mean that they do it without feeling ashamed or guilty.
  • flip-flop — Informal. a sudden or unexpected reversal, as of direction, belief, attitude, or policy.
  • afterthoughts — Plural form of afterthought.
All 8 Synonyms of second thoughts

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