mind

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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

3 : intention, desire I changed my mind

4 : the normal or healthy condition of the mental faculties Who in their right mind would try such a stunt?

5 : opinion, view was urged to speak his mind

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

8 capitalized, Christian Science : god sense 1b

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)

transitive verb

1 chiefly dialectal : remind

2 chiefly dialectal : remember

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

b chiefly dialectal : intend, purpose

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

intransitive verb

1 : to be attentive or wary

2 : to become concerned : care

3 : to pay obedient heed or attention

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Synonyms & Antonyms for mind

Synonyms: Noun

Synonyms: Verb

Antonyms: Verb

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.” See More

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