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second thought

second thought is the singular of second thoughts.

Meaning of second thoughts

Noun

second thoughts pl (plural only)

  1. (plural, plural-only) The process of raising doubt or coming to a different conclusion through further consideration; the doubts or new conclusion resulting from this process.
    • On second thoughts I don't think I will.

Forms of second thought

pluralsecond thoughts

Questions about second thought

What is second thought the singular of?
Second thought is the singular of second thoughts.

Words near second thought in the dictionary

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  10. second toe
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