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mind

[mahynd]

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.

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.

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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.

10.

opinion, view, or sentiments: to change one's mind.

11.

inclination or desire: to be of a mind to listen.

12.

purpose, intention, or will: Let me know your mind in this matter before Tuesday.

13.

psychic or spiritual being, as opposed to matter.

14.

a conscious or intelligent agency or being: an awareness of a mind ordering the universe.

15.

remembrance or recollection; memory: Former days were called to mind.

16.

attention; thoughts: He can't keep his mind on his studies.

17.

Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. notice; attention: When he's like that, just pay him no mind.

18.

Roman Catholic Church. a commemoration of a person's death, especially by a Requiem Mass. Compare month's mind, year's mind.

19.

(initial capital letter

) Also called Divine Mind. Christian Science. God; the incorporeal source of life, substance, and intelligence. Compare mortal mind.

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verb (used with object)

20.

to pay attention to.

21.

to heed or obey (a person, advice, instructions, etc.).

22.

to apply oneself or attend to: to mind one's own business.

23.

to look after; take care of; tend: to mind the baby.

24.

to be careful, cautious, or wary about: Mind what you say.

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25.

to feel concern at; care about.

26.

to feel disturbed or inconvenienced by; object to (usually used in negative or interrogative constructions): Would you mind handing me that book?

27.

to regard as concerning oneself or as mattering: Don't mind his bluntness.

28.

Dialect.

to perceive or notice.

to remember.

to remind.

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verb (used without object)

29.

to pay attention.

30.

to obey.

31.

to take notice, observe, or understand (used chiefly in the imperative): Mind now, I want you home by twelve.

32.

to be careful or wary.

33.

to care, feel concern, or object (often used in negative or interrogative constructions): Mind if I go? Don't mind if I do.

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34.

to regard a thing as concerning oneself or as mattering: You mustn't mind about their gossiping.

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Idioms

35.

bear

keep in mind, to remember: Bear in mind that the newspaper account may be in error.

36.

blow one's mind, Slang.

to change one's perceptions, awareness, etc., as through the use of drugs or narcotics.

to overwhelm a person with intense excitement, pleasure, astonishment, or dismay: Cool jazz really blows my mind.

37.

cross one's mind, to occur suddenly to one: A disturbing thought crossed her mind.

38.

give someone a piece of one's mind, Informal. to rebuke, reprimand, or scold sharply: I'll give him a piece of my mind for telling such a lie!

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have a good mind to, to feel tempted or inclined to: I have a good mind to leave you here all alone.

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have half a mind to, to be almost decided to; be inclined to.

41.

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.

42.

make up one's mind, to decide; form an opinion or decision; resolve: He couldn't make up his mind which course to follow.

43.

meeting of minds, complete agreement; accord: A meeting of minds between the union and the employer seemed impossible.

44.

never mind, don't worry or be troubled; it is of no concern: Never mind—the broken glass will be easy to replace.

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on one's mind, constantly in one's thoughts; of concern to one: The approaching trial was on his mind.

46.

out of one's mind,

mad; insane: You must be out of your mind to say such a ridiculous thing.

totally distracted: He's out of his mind with worry.

emotionally overwhelmed: out of her mind with joy.

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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.

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Origin:
before 900; (noun) Middle English mynd(e), aphetic variant (see y-) of imynd, Old English gemynd memory, remembrance, mind; cognate with Gothic gamunds; akin to Latin mēns mind, Greek manía madness; (v.) Middle English minden, derivative of the noun

Related forms

sub·mind, noun

un·mind·ing, adjective

Synonyms
1. reason. 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. 6. 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. 10. bent, leaning, proclivity, penchant; wish, liking. 11. intent. 21. mark.

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Example Sentences

These, too, suggest that he was struggling to control his own mind.

As a relatively new junior faculty member, the specter of the tenure process looms in the nooks of my professional mind.

The government is implying mind control and brainwash on the people by controlling grammar.

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These, too, suggest that he was struggling to control his own mind.

As a relatively new junior faculty member, the specter of the tenure process looms in the nooks of my professional mind.

The government is implying mind control and brainwash on the people by controlling grammar.

Inspiration happens in the mind of a single individual.

Bear in mind that there's no such thing as a failed experiment-only data.

Rather, it is a state of mind to which nobody is immune.

As you compile your list, keep in mind the following.

Your mind will probably wander while you read this article.

Ask students to contribute words that come to mind when they think of pirates.

Researchers have come a step closer to gaining complete control over a mind, even if that mind is smaller than a grain of sand.

Keep in mind that people tend to act in a similiar fashion as those around them.

Old food traditions rarely bring to mind quick meals.

The prosthetics of the future are more than physical attachments, they're intertwined with the human mind.

The fact that fatigue is often only in your mind means that you can choose to ignore it.

It is much more difficult to change the public's mind when they have been misled for so many years.

Attractive low spreader that brings to mind deep, shady woods more add to my plant list.

But how the mind perceives time is another question, one that scientists around the world are debating.

Baum did not mind work, but he stumbled through a number of failed enterprises before finding a career that suited him.

W hen one thinks of fragrance, jasmine is one of the first plants that comes to mind.

Meditation is a scientifically demonstrated method of lowering stress levels and helping your body and mind relax.

His writing showed that he had a great mind and a limited character.

Observing the color prepares your mind for the sensory experience to come.

But an ecologist probably won't mind because she's happier out in the muck anyway.

Keep in mind the overall scale of the garden you're creating.

Hays would change his mind eight months later, but the damage was done.

Mohawk offers several innovative products designed with this in mind.

Attractive low spreader that brings to mind deep, shady woods.

Keep in mind that a tree that's trouble-free in one climate may be plagued with problems in other areas.

But keep in mind that a pot containing primarily foliage will be easier to maintain.

But more important than all these, you'll not lose your mind in the process.

It likes a little light shade, and it doesn't mind cool weather.

Keep in mind eye-level may be lower in a room designed for seating.

Keep the plant's finished shape in mind as you work.

When one thinks of fragrance, jasmine is one of the first plants that comes to mind.

Roses in this series were bred with container culture in mind.

How the nature of the human mind can make it an enemy of sleep.

My theory is that the mind and body takes automatic action.

Understanding the human mind in biological terms has emerged as the central challenge for science in.

Create it with tropical plants, exotic accessories, and the right frame of mind.

There are some curious things in regard to the way in which the human mind is affected by colors as well as the human sight.

Then, as they make adjunct hiring decisions, they'll have you in mind.

In trying to make his/her case this article instead gives us an insight into the bureaucrats mind.

So many things come to mind when you look at this image without knowing the background.

New evidence shows that as the brain can change its mind, so can the mind change the brain.

Scientists are one step closer to knowing what you've seen by reading your mind digg_url.

No matter how much the drinks cost, consuming too many of them causes one's mind to wander, researchers have concluded.

And squeezed utilities are again trying to make it change its mind.

When the mind is fooled into disowning a limb, body functions go awry.

Amid the well-ordered combat between a puzzler's mind and the blank boxes waiting to be.

But make a distinction in your mind between the policy and the person.

Never mind that the four billionaires whose court actions.

Join a team of medical researchers on a journey into the mind as they probe the mysteries of memory.

Research on the subject is leading to insights about how the mind works.

Maybe this mind is compelled by an obsession buried in its neurons.

Torture had shown me the power of my mind on my body.

I've honestly never seen one before, never mind used one.

When you prepare soap sprays, keep in mind that they will be more effective when mixed with soft water than with hard water:.

He works primarily in philosophy of mind and cognitive science, but.

Then the old one bleated, and went on her way with an easy mind.

It's mighty important, mind you, but a big part of me sees all of that as pure tedium.

Young pups are sometimes crushed by the throng, unheeded by powerful males with only a single purpose in mind.

Please keep in mind that my major is speech communication thanks.

The more austere the surroundings, the more the mind stirs.

The hammock's design brings to mind a graceful sailing ship that has come into the harbor of a tropical paradise.

Be aware, though, that doing this leaves other job candidates hanging while you make up your mind.

Keep in mind that these are two distinct fields, with different perspectives and skill sets.

Do keep in mind that dormant stems of clematis can look dead.

The disturbing writings scrawled on the wall of the shooter's apartment might indicate a violent state of mind.

When you apply fertilizer and water, keep in mind that many shrubs have surprisingly extensive root systems.

Our twists and turns of mind make us vulnerable to sacking.

It may take me weeks to make up my mind in the tomato.

For peace of mind while traveling, keep your money safely tucked away into this flexible leather travel belt.

Setting your mind on a goal may be counterproductive.

The mind uses the body to make sense of abstract ideas.

Worrying about the future is a natural tendency, but for some people it is a constant, unwelcome state of mind.

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World English Dictionary

mind (maɪnd)

—n
1.	the human faculty to which are ascribed thought, feeling, etc; often regarded as an immaterial part of a person
2.	intelligence or the intellect, esp as opposed to feelings or wishes
3.	recollection or remembrance; memory: it comes to mind
4.	the faculty of original or creative thought; imagination: it's all in the mind
5.	a person considered as an intellectual being: the great minds of the past
6.	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
7.	condition, state, or manner of feeling or thought: no peace of mind; his state of mind
8.	an inclination, desire, or purpose: I have a mind to go
9.	attention or thoughts: keep your mind on your work
10.	a sound mental state; sanity (esp in the phrase out of one's mind)
11.	intelligence, as opposed to material things: the mind of the universe
12.	(in Cartesian philosophy) one of two basic modes of existence, the other being matter
13.	slang blow someone's mind
	a. to cause someone to have a psychedelic experience
	b. to astound or surprise someone
14.	give someone a piece of one's mind to criticize or censure (someone) frankly or vehemently
15.	in two minds, of two minds undecided; wavering: he was in two minds about marriage
16.	make up one's mind to decide (something or to do something): he made up his mind to go
17.	on one's mind in one's thoughts
18.	put one in mind of to remind (one) of

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

Related: mental, noetic, phrenic

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

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Word Origin & History

mind

O.E. gemynd "memory, thinking, intention," P.Gmc. *ga-menthijan (cf. Goth. muns "thought," munan "to think;" O.N. minni "mind;" Ger. minne, originally "memory, loving memory"), from PIE base *men- "think, remember, have one's mind aroused" (cf. Skt. matih "thought," munih "sage, seer;" Gk. memona "I

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yearn," mania "madness," mantis "one who divines, prophet, seer;" L. mens "mind, understanding, reason," memini "I remember," mentio "remembrance;" Lith. mintis "thought, idea," O.C.S. mineti "to believe, think," Rus. pamjat "memory"). "Memory" is one of the oldest senses, now almost obsolete except in old expressions such as bear in mind, call to mind. Phrase time out of mind is attested from early 15c. To pay no mind "disregard" is recorded from 1916, Amer.Eng. dialect. To have half a mind to "to have one's mind half made up to (do something)" is recorded from 1726. Mind-reading is from 1882.

mind

mid-14c., "to remember," also "to remind," from the noun; sense of "object to, dislike" is from c.1600. Meaning "to take care of, look after" is from 1690s. Related: Minded; minding.

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Medical Dictionary

mind (mīnd)
n.

The human consciousness that originates in the brain and is manifested especially in thought, perception, emotion, will, memory, and imagination.
The collective conscious and unconscious processes in a sentient organism that direct and influence mental and physical behavior.

Slang Dictionary

mind definition

n.
[one's] head. : Quiet or I'll clout your mind!

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Idioms & Phrases

mind

In addition to the idioms beginning with mind, also see back of one's mind; bear in mind; blow one's mind; boggle the mind; bring to mind; call to mind; change one's mind; come to mind; cross one's mind; frame of mind; go out of one's mind; great minds; half a mind; have a good mind to; in one's mind's eye; in one's right mind; know one's own mind; load off one's mind; lose one's mind; make up one's mind; meeting of the minds; never mind; of two minds; one-track mind; on one's mind; open mind; out of sight (out of mind); piece of one's mind; presence of mind; prey on (one's mind); put one in mind of; read someone's mind; set one's mind at rest; slip one's mind; speak one's mind; to my mind.