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1
something imagined or pictured in the mind
- my idea of the perfect vacation spot is an uncrowded, unspoiled beach
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2
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
- Helen Keller remains my idea of a person with indomitable spirit
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3
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
- the idea is to get the information without seeming to be nosy
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The first known use of idea was in the 14th century
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