Word: Mind

Pronunciation

/mʌɪnd/

Definitions

• Noun: The part of a person that enables them to think, feel emotions, and be aware of the world around them; the faculty of consciousness and thought. For example: “Her sharp mind made her stand out among her peers.”
• Noun (figurative): A person’s attention, interest, or concern. For example: “It doesn’t matter to my mind whether he comes or not.”
• Noun (collective): The intellect or mental powers of a group of people. For example: “The greatest minds in science gathered for the conference.”
• Verb: To pay attention to something or take care of it. For example: “Mind the gap between the train and the platform.”
• Verb: To be careful about or avoid something. For example: “Mind your manners when you’re in public.”
• Verb: To object to or disapprove of something. For example: “I don’t mind if we stay home tonight.”
• Verb (reflexive): To have one’s thoughts directed towards something. For example: “She minded her own business.”

Phrases

• “Make up one’s mind” means to come to a decision.
• “Change one’s mind” means to decide differently from what was previously intended.
• “Bear in mind” means to consider or remember something while making decisions or taking action.
• “Out of mind” suggests forgetting or neglecting something.
• “A state of mind” refers to a particular mood or mental attitude.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “His quick mind grasped the complex concept immediately.”
• Verb: “Could you mind the baby while I make dinner?”
• Verb (reflexive): “He minded his steps on the icy path.”
• Idiomatic use: “Don’t mind the noise; they’re just moving furniture.”

Synonyms

• Intellect
• Brain
• Thought
• Attention
• Care
• Awareness
• Consciousness
• Consideration
• Memory
• Disposition (for the ‘state of mind’ meaning)