Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

food for thought

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.18 in modern English

Syllables
food -for thought
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Information or knowledge that is worthy of contemplation.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

give someone pause give thought grist for the mill makes you think think twice

Frequently Paired Words

give someone pause give thought grist for the mill makes you think think twice soul food

Synonyms

meat food intellectual nourishment

Questions

What does food for thought mean?
Information or knowledge that is worthy of contemplation.

How to pronounce food for thought

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