the idea

noun

: the central meaning or purpose of something : goal or intention

The whole idea of the game is to keep from getting caught.

The idea is to get people to attend.

Examples of the idea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Feedback doesn’t have to flatten what makes the idea original. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026

Many were founded on the idea that children should not be imprisoned with adults but still needed discipline, reform and punishment. — Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026

Biggs has put out an informal request on social media asking county residents to weigh in on the idea. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

One witness said that Jason Weida, now DeSantis’ chief of staff and the secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration at the time of the settlement negotiations, had the idea to direct a portion of the taxpayer funds to Hope Florida. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the idea

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