mind

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mind

A student uses her mind to solve a puzzle.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought: The "mind" is the center of intellect, emotion, and perception.
    • A person's intellect or cognitive faculties: Refers to a person's intelligence or mental capability.
    • A person's attention or thoughts: The focus of one's consciousness.
    • A person's memory or recollection: The faculty of remembering.
    • A person's opinion, intention, or decision: What one thinks, plans, or has resolved to do.
    • A person of great intellectual ability: An exceptionally intelligent or creative person.

  2. Verb:

    • To be distressed, annoyed, or object to (something): To feel bothered or inconvenienced by something.
    • To pay attention to; to heed or be careful about: To be cautious or attentive regarding something.
    • To look after or take care of (someone or something): To be responsible for the care or supervision of.
    • To be cautious or careful: To be on one's guard.
    • To remember or bear in mind: To keep something in one's thoughts.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • He has a brilliant mind for mathematics. (He possesses great intellectual ability in math.)
    • I can't get that song out of my mind. (I can't stop remembering that song.)
    • Please keep my advice in mind. (Please remember my advice.)
    • She changed her mind about the trip. (She altered her decision or opinion about the trip.)
    • The philosopher is one of the great minds of our time. (The philosopher is one of the great intellectuals of our era.)

  • Verb:

    • Do you mind if I open the window? (Do you object to me opening the window?)
    • Mind the step, it's slippery. (Be careful of the step; pay attention to it.)
    • Could you mind my bag while I buy a ticket? (Could you look after my bag for a moment?)
    • You should mind what your teacher says. (You should heed your teacher's words.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To have a mind of one's own": To be independent and determined in one's thoughts and actions.
    • That toddler already has a mind of her own.
  • "To be in two minds": To be undecided or uncertain.
    • I'm in two minds about accepting the job offer.
  • "To give someone a piece of one's mind": To express one's disapproval or anger to someone frankly.
    • After the mistake, she gave the contractor a piece of her mind.
  • "Out of sight, out of mind": Said to emphasize that people stop thinking about something or someone when they are not present.
    • I haven't thought about that project in months—out of sight, out of mind.
Variants and Related Words
  • Minded (adjective): Having a particular kind of mind, disposition, or interest.
    • She is very strong-minded.
  • Mindful (adjective): Conscious or aware of something.
    • Be mindful of your spending.
  • Mindless (adjective): Acting or done without justification or concern for the consequences; lacking intelligence.
    • It was a mindless act of vandalism.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Intellect, brain, psyche, consciousness, memory, opinion, intention, genius.
  • Verb: Object (to), care, bother, heed, attend (to), watch, look after, remember.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Mind out: Used to warn someone to be careful.
    • Mind out! There's a car coming!
  • Never mind: Used to tell someone not to worry about something; or to disregard something.
    • "I forgot the book." "Never mind, we can use mine."
Related Idioms
  • "A load/weight off one's mind": A relief from anxiety.
    • Finishing the thesis was a great weight off my mind.
  • "Blow someone's mind": To overwhelm or amaze someone, often with a new idea or experience.
    • The special effects in that movie blew my mind.
  • "Bear/keep in mind": To remember or consider something.
    • Bear in mind that the store closes early on Sundays.
  • "Make up one's mind": To decide.
    • You need to make up your mind by tomorrow.
mind

A student uses her mind to solve a puzzle.

Noun
  1. knowledge and intellectual ability
    • he reads to improve his mind
    • he has a keen intellect
  2. your intention; what you intend to do
    • he had in mind to see his old teacher
    • the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces
  3. attention
    • don't pay him any mind
  4. an important intellectual
    • the great minds of the 17th century
  5. an opinion formed by judging something
    • he was reluctant to make his judgment known
    • she changed her mind
  6. recall or remembrance
    • it came to mind
  7. that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason
    • his mind wandered
    • I couldn't get his words out of my head
Verb
  1. keep in mind
  2. be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
    • Beware of telephone salesmen
  3. pay close attention to; give heed to
    • Heed the advice of the old men
  4. be in charge of or deal with
    • She takes care of all the necessary arrangements
  5. be concerned with or about something or somebody
  6. be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
    • I don't mind your behavior

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