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mind

[mahynd]

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noun

(in a human or other conscious being) the element, part, substance, or process that reasons, thinks, feels, wills, perceives, judges, etc..
the processes of the human mind.
Synonyms: reason
Psychology., the totality of conscious and unconscious mental processes and activities.
intellect or understanding, as distinguished from the faculties of feeling and willing; intelligence.
a particular instance of the intellect or intelligence, as in a person.
a person considered with reference to intellectual power.
the greatest minds of the twentieth century.
intellectual power or ability.
reason, sanity, or sound mental condition.
to lose one's mind.
a way of thinking and feeling; disposition; temper.
a liberal mind.
a state of awareness or remembrance.
The poem puts me in mind of experiences both new and forgotten.
opinion, view, or sentiments.
to change one's mind.
Synonyms: wish, liking, penchant, proclivity, leaning, bent
inclination or desire.
to be of a mind to listen.
Synonyms: intent
purpose, intention, or will.
Let me know your mind in this matter before Tuesday.
psychic or spiritual being, as opposed to matter.
a conscious or intelligent agency or being.
an awareness of a mind ordering the universe.
remembrance or recollection; memory.
Former days were called to mind.
attention; thoughts.
He can't keep his mind on his studies.
Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S., notice; attention.
When he's like that, just pay him no mind.
Roman Catholic Church., a commemoration of a person's death, especially by a Requiem Mass.
Also called Divine Mind. (initial capital letter), God; the incorporeal source of life, substance, and intelligence.

verb (used with object)

to pay attention to.
to heed or obey (a person, advice, instructions, etc.).
Synonyms: mark
to apply oneself or attend to.
to mind one's own business.
to look after; take care of; tend.
to mind the baby.
to be careful, cautious, or wary about.
Mind what you say.
to feel concern at; care about.
to feel disturbed or inconvenienced by; object to (usually used in negative or interrogative constructions).
Would you mind handing me that book?
to regard as concerning oneself or as mattering.
Don't mind his bluntness.
Dialect.
1. to perceive or notice.
2. to remember.
3. to remind.

verb (used without object)

to pay attention.
to obey.
to take notice, observe, or understand (used chiefly in the imperative).
Mind now, I want you home by twelve.
to be careful or wary.
to care, feel concern, or object (often used in negative or interrogative constructions).
Mind if I go? Don't mind if I do.
to regard a thing as concerning oneself or as mattering.
You mustn't mind about their gossiping.

mind

/ maɪnd /

noun

the human faculty to which are ascribed thought, feeling, etc; often regarded as an immaterial part of a person
intelligence or the intellect, esp as opposed to feelings or wishes
recollection or remembrance; memory
it comes to mind
the faculty of original or creative thought; imagination
it's all in the mind
a person considered as an intellectual being
the great minds of the past
opinion or sentiment
we are of the same mind
to change one's mind
to have a mind of one's own
to know one's mind
to speak one's mind
condition, state, or manner of feeling or thought
no peace of mind
his state of mind
an inclination, desire, or purpose
I have a mind to go
attention or thoughts
keep your mind on your work
a sound mental state; sanity (esp in the phrase out of one's mind )
intelligence, as opposed to material things
the mind of the universe
(in Cartesian philosophy) one of two basic modes of existence, the other being matter
slang
1. to cause someone to have a psychedelic experience
2. to astound or surprise someone
to criticize or censure (someone) frankly or vehemently
undecided; wavering
he was in two minds about marriage
to decide (something or to do something)
he made up his mind to go
in one's thoughts
to remind (one) of

verb

(when tr, may take a clause as object) to take offence at
do you mind if I smoke? I don't mind
to pay attention to (something); heed; notice
to mind one's own business
(tr; takes a clause as object) to make certain; ensure
mind you tell her
(tr) to take care of; have charge of
to mind the shop
(when tr, may take a clause as object) to be cautious or careful about (something)
mind how you go
mind your step
(tr) to obey (someone or something); heed
mind your father!
to be concerned (about); be troubled (about)
never mind your hat
never mind about your hat
never mind
(tr; passive; takes an infinitive) to be intending or inclined (to do something)
clearly he was not minded to finish the story
dialect, (tr) to remember
do ye mind his name?
(tr) to remind
that minds me of another story
an expression qualifying a previous statement
Dogs are nice. Mind you, I don't like all dogs

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Other Word Forms

submind noun
unminding adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mind¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English noun minde, miende, mende, Old English gemynd “memory, remembrance, mind”; cognate with Gothic gamunds; akin to Latin mēns (stem ment- ) “mind,” Greek manía “madness”; verb derivative of the noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mind¹

Old English gemynd mind; related to Old High German gimunt memory

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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

out of one's mind,
1. mad; insane.
  You must be out of your mind to say such a ridiculous thing.
2. totally distracted.
  He's out of his mind with worry.
3. emotionally overwhelmed.
  out of her mind with joy.
presence of mind, ability to think and to remain in control of oneself during a crisis or under stress.
She had enough presence of mind to remember the license plate of the speeding car.
make up one's mind, to decide; form an opinion or decision; resolve.
He couldn't make up his mind which course to follow.
give someone a piece of one's mind, to rebuke, reprimand, or scold sharply.
I'll give him a piece of my mind for telling such a lie!
have a good mind to, to feel tempted or inclined to.
I have a good mind to leave you here all alone.
bear / keep in mind, to remember.
Bear in mind that the newspaper account may be in error.
know one's own mind, to be firm in one's intentions, opinions, or plans; have assurance.
She may be only a child, but she knows her own mind.
cross one's mind, to occur suddenly to one.
A disturbing thought crossed her mind.
meeting of minds, complete agreement; accord.
A meeting of minds between the union and the employer seemed impossible.
frame of mind. frame of mind.
never mind, don't worry or be troubled; it is of no concern.
Never mind—the broken glass will be easy to replace.
blow one's mind,
1. to change one's perceptions, awareness, etc., as through the use of drugs or narcotics.
2. to overwhelm a person with intense excitement, pleasure, astonishment, or dismay.
  Cool jazz really blows my mind.
have half a mind to, to be almost decided to; be inclined to.
on one's mind, constantly in one's thoughts; of concern to one.
The approaching trial was on his mind.
state of mind. state of mind.

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Synonym Study

Mind, intellect, intelligence refer to mental equipment or qualities. Mind is that part of a human being that thinks, feels, and wills, as contrasted with body: His mind was capable of grasping the significance of the problem. Intellect is reasoning power as distinguished from feeling; it is often used in a general sense to characterize high mental ability: to appeal to the intellect, rather than the emotions. Intelligence is ability to learn and to understand; it is also mental alertness or quickness of understanding: A dog has more intelligence than many other animals. Mind, brain, brains may refer to mental capacity. Mind is the philosophical and general term for the center of mental activity, and is therefore used of intellectual powers: a brilliant mind. Brain is properly the physiological term for the organic structure that makes mental activity possible ( The brain is the center of the nervous system. ), but it is often applied, like mind, to intellectual capacity: a fertile brain. Brains is the anatomical word ( the brains of an animal used for food ), but, in popular usage, it is applied to intelligence (particularly of a shrewd, practical nature): To run a business takes brains.

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Example Sentences

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Rare are the characters who emerge on the other side of a story in which they betray a vulnerable figure – for entirely logical reasons, mind you – and still be loved by the audience.

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As on “Swag,” Bieber has marriage, fatherhood and religion on his mind here.

From Los Angeles Times

It's also important to bear in mind that the OBR stresses the economic and fiscal costs to the UK from the UK and the world not reaching net zero.

From BBC

It’s these kinds of details that can only be observed with the naked eye and the human mind, the kinds of tells that are so specific that an AI program can’t pick them up.

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If this were a mob movie, all sorts of nefarious thoughts would come to mind.

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