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mind

/maɪnd/noun, verb1 syllable

Mind means: that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason.

Synonyms for mind15

noun, as in that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

head, brain, psyche, nous

noun, as in an opinion formed by judging something

noun, as in an important intellectual

thinker, creative thinker

noun, as in your intention; what you intend to do

noun, as in knowledge and intellectual ability

verb, as in pay close attention to; give heed to

verb, as in be in charge of or deal with

take care

verb, as in be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to

verb, as in keep in mind

bear in mind

Opposites of mind

What does mind mean?13

noun

1

that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason“his mind wandered”

2

an opinion formed by judging something“he was reluctant to make his judgment known”

3

an important intellectual“the great minds of the 17th century”

4

your intention; what you intend to do“he had in mind to see his old teacher”

5

knowledge and intellectual ability“he reads to improve his mind”

6

recall or remembrance“it came to mind”

7

attention“don't pay him any mind”

verb

1

pay close attention to; give heed to“Heed the advice of the old men”

2

be in charge of or deal with“She takes care of all the necessary arrangements”

3

be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to“Beware of telephone salesmen”

4

keep in mind

5

be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by“I don't mind your behavior”

6

be concerned with or about something or somebody

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with mind?33

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Mind in a sentence

  • Lay these books on my desk, if you don't mind.RoyalBee
  • The eye may see for the hand, but not for the mind.Whiskkebarr
  • I'd like to be left alone for a while, if you don't mind.CK
  • Should you change your mind, let me know.Dejo
  • You must make up your mind, and that at once.Eldad
  • Just as food feeds the body, so reading feeds the mind.Swift
  • Even when she thought about something else, ideas of death returned to her mind.CK
  • When you go abroad, you'd better keep in mind that tipping is customary.Ivan24

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Forms of mind

as a noun

plural
minds

as a verb

past tense
minded
present participle
minding
third-person singular
minds
past participle
minded