Main Entry:

²mind

Function:

verb

Date:

14th century

transitive verb

1chiefly dialect : remind2chiefly dialect : remember3: to attend to closely4 a (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> bchiefly dialect : intend, purpose5 a: to give heed to attentively in order to obey b: to follow the orders or instructions of6 a: to be concerned about b: dislike <I don't mind going>7 a: to be careful : see <mind you finish it> b: to be cautious about <mind the broken rung>8: to give protective care to : tendintransitive verb1: to be attentive or wary2: to become concerned : care3: to pay obedient heed or attention

— mind·er noun