mind
noun
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Definition 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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Synonyms & Antonyms for mind
Synonyms: Noun
brain, cerebrum, head, psyche, thinker
Synonyms: Verb
attend, hark, harken, hear, hearken, heed, listen
Antonyms: Verb
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Examples of mind in a Sentence
Noun
He read great literature to develop his mind. It's important to keep your mind active as you grow older. He went for a walk to help clear his mind. the mysteries of the human mind My mind is always open to new ideas. You can't argue with him. His mind is closed. I can't concentrate: my mind is always wandering and I can't keep it focused on anything. The smell of pine sends my mind back to childhood. The sound of her voice jerked my mind back to the present. My mind tells me it can't work, but my heart tells me I want to try it.Verb
It was raining, but I didn't mind. I don't mind very much what happens. “Why is he so angry?” “Oh, don't mind him. He's always complaining about something.”
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
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