mind
nounDefinition of mind
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: recollection, memory
keep that in mind time out of mind
2a
: the element or complex (see complex entry 1 sense 1) of elements in an individual that feels, perceives, thinks, wills, and especially reasons
Keep your mind active as you grow older.
b
: the conscious mental events and capabilities in an organism
c
: the organized conscious and unconscious adaptive mental activity of an organism
4
: the normal or healthy condition of the mental faculties
Who in their right mind would try such a stunt?
6
: disposition, mood
He's in a bad state of mind.
7a
: a person or group embodying mental qualities
the public mind
b
: intellectual ability
the works of men of mind— Alfred Tennyson
9
: a conscious substratum or factor in the universe
10
: attention
pay him no mind
mind
verb
minded;
minding;
minds
Definition of mind (Entry 2 of 2)
3
: to attend to closely
4a(1)
: to become aware of : notice
(2)
: to regard with attention : consider important
—often used in the imperative with following you for emphasis I'm not against inspiration, mind you; I simply refuse to sit and stare at a blank page waiting for it— Dennis Whitcomb
5a
: to give heed to attentively in order to obey
b
: to follow the orders or instructions of
6a
: to be concerned about
b
: dislike
I don't mind going
7a
: to be careful : see
mind you finish it
b
: to be cautious about
mind the broken rung
8
: to give protective care to : tend
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