mind

noun
UK: /maɪnd/
US: /maɪnd/

  1. The part of a person that thinks, feels, and understands.

    1. My mind is racing today because I have a test. [ ] [ ]
    2. Keep an open mind when you listen to other people's opinions about the new policy. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person's intellect or mental capacity.

    1. She has a good mind for numbers, she is good at math. [ ] [ ]
    2. Great minds often think alike, demonstrating shared understanding across different fields. [ ] [ ]

  3. Attention or focus.

    1. Please keep in mind that the store closes early. [ ] [ ]
    2. Bear in mind that the project deadline is approaching quickly, so stay focused. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

soul brain attention consciousness intellect spirit memory recollection thought opinion view idea belief awareness concern notice
mind verb

  1. To be upset, bothered, or annoyed by something.

    1. Do you mind if I sit here? Is it okay? [ ] [ ]
    2. I wouldn't mind if you helped me with this difficult task, as it requires collaboration. [ ] [ ]

  2. To pay attention to something or someone.

    1. Mind your head under the low beam. [ ] [ ]
    2. Mind what your parents tell you, they have your best interest in their thoughts. [ ] [ ]

  3. To take care of someone or something.

    1. Can you mind my dog for an hour? Just for an hour. [ ] [ ]
    2. Would you mind the children while I go to the store quickly, I will not take long. [ ] [ ]
mind adverb

  1. Used to express a polite request or instruction.

    1. Mind you, it may rain, so carry an umbrella. [ ] [ ]
    2. Mind you arrive on time, or you will miss the beginning of the important meeting. [ ] [ ]
mind intransitive-verb

  1. To feel inclined or willing to do something

    1. I don't mind helping you clean up. [ ] [ ]
    2. I don't mind working late if it means we finish the project efficiently and correctly. [ ] [ ]
mind transitive-verb

  1. To be concerned about something

    1. I mind the environment, so I recycle. [ ] [ ]
    2. I mind the well-being of my team, so I always prioritize their work-life balance. [ ] [ ]
mind idiom

  1. to change your decision or plans

    1. I've changed my mind, I will go. [ ] [ ]
    2. After considering the options, I changed my mind regarding the best course of action. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mind" in English means: The part of a person that thinks, feels, and understands., A person's intellect or mental capacity., Attention or focus..

The phonetic transcription of "mind" is /maɪnd/ in British English and /maɪnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mind": soul, brain, attention, consciousness, intellect, spirit, memory, recollection, thought, opinion, view, idea, belief, awareness, concern, notice.

Example usage of "mind": "My mind is racing today because I have a test.". More examples on the page.