You refer to someone's mind when talking about their thoughts. For example, if you say that something is in your mind, you mean that you are thinking about it, and if you say that something is at the back of your mind, you mean that you are aware of it, although you are not thinking about it very much.
I'm trying to clear my mind of all this.
There was no doubt in his mind that the man was serious.
I put what happened during that game to the back of my mind.
He spent the next hour going over the trial in his mind.
She found herself thinking thoughts that would never have entered her mind untilnow.
Synonyms: memory, recollection, remembrance, powers of recollection More Synonyms of mind
2. countable noun
Your mind is your ability to think and reason.
You have a good mind.
Studying stretched my mind and got me thinking about things.
...an excellent training for the young mind.
Synonyms: intelligence, reason, reasoning, understanding More Synonyms of mind
3. countable noun [usually singular]
If you have a particular type of mind, you have a particular way of thinking which is part of your character, or a resultof your education or professional training.
Andrew, you have a very suspicious mind.
The key to his success is his logical mind.
...an American writer who has researched the criminal mind.
4. countable noun
You can refer to someone as a particular kind of mind as a way of saying that they are clever, intelligent, or imaginative.
She moved to London, meeting some of the best minds of her time.
Synonyms: thinker, academic, intellectual, genius More Synonyms of mind
5. See also minded, -minded, frame of mind, state of mind
6.
See to bear in mind
7.
See to call something to mind
8.
See to cast your mind back
9.
See to close your mind
10.
See to change your mind
11.
See to come to mind
12.
See to cross your mind
13.
See in your mind's eye
14.
See to have a mind to
15.
See to have a good mind/half a mind to do
16.
See to have sth in mind
17.
See to have it in mind to do
18.
See with sth in mind
19.
See in the mind
20.
See to know your own mind
21.
See to lose your mind
22.
See to make up your mind
23.
See mind over matter
24.
See of one mind
25.
See a load off your mind
26.
See on your mind
27.
See your mind is on sth/to have your mind on sth
28.
See an open mind
29.
See to open your mind
30.
See out of your mind
31.
See be/go out of your mind with sth
32.
See bored/stoned out of your mind
33.
See to put your mind to sth
34.
See to put you in mind of
35.
See to read sb's mind
36.
See to set/put sb's mind at rest
37.
See nobody in their right mind
38.
See to set your mind/have your mind set on sth
39.
See to slip your mind
40.
See to speak your mind
41.
See to stick in your mind
42.
See to take your mind off
43.
See to my mind
44.
See in two minds
45. to give someone a piece of your mind
46. presence of mind
47. out of sight, out of mind
More Synonyms of mind
mind verb uses
(maɪnd)
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense minds, present participle minding, past tense, past participle minded
1. verb
If you do not mind something, you are not annoyed or bothered by it.
I don't mind the noise during the day. [VERB noun/verb-ing]
Do you mind being alone? [VERB noun/verb-ing]
I hope you don't mind me calling in like this, without an appointment. [VERB noun verb-ing]
It involved a little extra work, but nobody seemed to mind. [VERB]
Synonyms: take offence at, dislike, care about, object to More Synonyms of mind
2. verb
You use mind in the expressions 'do you mind?' and 'would you mind?' as a polite way of asking permission or asking someone to do something.
[politeness]
Do you mind if I ask you one more thing? [V if]
You don't mind if they take a look round, do you? [V if]
Would you mind waiting outside for a moment? [VERB verb-ing]
'Would you like me to read that for you?'—'If you wouldn't mind, please.' [VERB]
3. verb
If someone does not mind what happens or what something is like, they do not have a strong preference for any particular thing.
I don't mind what we play, really. [VERB wh]
I want to play for a top club and I don't mind where it is. [VERB wh]
They don't mind what you do. [VERB wh]
4. verb [usually imper]
If you tell someone to mind something, you are warning them to be careful not to hurt themselves or other people, or damage something.
[British]
Mind that bike! [VERB noun]
regional note: in AM, usually use watch
5. verb
You use mind when you are reminding someone to do something or telling them to be careful notto do something.
[British]
Mind you don't burn those sausages. [VERB that]
regional note: in AM, usually use make sure, take care
Synonyms: be careful, watch, take care, be wary More Synonyms of mind
6. verb
If you mind a child or something such as a shop or luggage, you look after it, usually while the person who owns it or is usually responsible for it is somewhere else.
[British]
Jim Coulters will mind the store while I'm away. [VERB noun]
regional note: in AM, usually use take care of, watch
7.
See I don't mind
8.
See I don't mind if I do
9.
See don't mind me
10.
See don't mind him/her etc
11.
See mind how you go
12.
See if you don't mind
13.
See mind (you)
14.
See mind your language/tongue/manners
15.
See never mind
16.
See never mind
17.
See never mind sth
18.
See never you mind
19.
See I don't mind telling you
20.
See sb wouldn't mind sth/doing sth
21. to mind your own business
mind in British English
(maɪnd)
noun
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. blow someone's mind
14. give someone a piece of one's mind
15. in two minds
16. make up one's mind
17. on one's mind
18. put one in mind of
verb
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. (transitive)
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. (transitive)
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. (transitive) Scottish and English dialect
to remember
do ye mind his name?
28. (transitive) Scottish
to remind
that minds me of another story
29. mind you
Word origin
Old English gemynd mind; related to Old High German gimunt memory
mind in American English
(maɪnd)
noun
1.
memory; recollection or remembrance
to bring to mind a story
2.
what one thinks; opinion
speak your mind
3.
a.
that which thinks, perceives, feels, wills, etc.; seat or subject of consciousness
b.
the thinking and perceiving part of consciousness; intellect or intelligence
c.
attention; notice
d.
all of an individual's conscious experiences
e.
the conscious and the unconscious together as a unit; psyche
4.
the intellect in its normal state; reason; sanity
to lose one's mind
5.
a person having intelligence or regarded as an intellect
the great minds of today
6.
way, state, or direction of thinking and feeling
the reactionary mind
7. US; [M-], Christian ScienceChurch; Epithet
God
: in full Divine Mind
8. Philosophy
consciousness and thought as an element in reality
see also matter
verb transitive
9.
to direct one's mind to
; specif.,
a. Dialectal
to perceive; observe
b.
to pay attention to; heed
c.
to obey
d.
to attend to; apply oneself to (a task, etc.)
e.
to tend; take care of; watch over; look after
mind the baby
f.
to be careful about; watch out for
mind those rickety stairs
10.
a.
to care about; feel concern about
b.
to object to; dislike
to mind the cold
11. Dialectal
to remember: sometimes used reflexively
12. Dialectal
to intend; purpose
13. Chiefly Dialectal
to remind
verb intransitive
14.
to pay attention; give heed
15.
to be obedient
16.
to be careful; watch out
17.
a.
to care; feel concern
b.
to object
Idioms:
bear in mind
be in one's right mind
be of one mind
be of two minds
call to mind
change one's mind
give someone a piece of one's mind
have a (good
have half a mind to
have in mind
know one's own mind
make up one's mind
meeting of (the) minds
never mind
on someone's mind
out of one's mind
put in mind
set one's mind on
take one's mind off
to one's mind
Derived forms
minder (ˈminder)
noun
Word origin
ME mynde < OE (ge)mynd, memory < IE base *men-, to think > Gr menos, spirit, force, L mens, mind
mind in American English
or watch one's p's and q's
to be careful of one's words and actions
See full dictionary entry for p
More idioms containing
mind
mind your p's and q's
out of sight, out of mind
blow your mind
cross your mind
give someone a piece of your mind
have a one-track mind
in your right mind
keep something in mind
the mind boggles
mind over matter
out of your mind
slip your mind
a weight off your mind
Examples of 'mind' in a sentence
mind
The war changed his mind about his studies.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This is a highly relevant point to bear in mind as we look at the actual play.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Who in their right mind would hark back to those days?
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Focus on building a busy social life to take your mind off him.
The Sun (2016)
This film is not going to change your mind.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The strength of eclipse power in your chart means if you put your mind to something your body will follow.
The Sun (2017)
One should not have to apologise if one changes one 's mind.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
So we all tend to think that others' minds work the way ours does.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
But, and hopefully they will not mind me saying this, they are utterly clueless.
The Sun (2017)
We knew we had to be strong in our minds and I think we showed that we can still compete.
The Sun (2016)
Little is known about the mind of the perpetrator.
Herman, Judith Lewis Trauma and Recovery (1992)
They were there in the back of our minds all the time.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He had but one purpose in mind.
Iain Gale Man of Honour (2007)
Now he says he has changed his mind.
The Sun (2012)
There is a terrible feeling that he might have something else in mind.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
This structuring of the verse is now recognised as the way our minds work.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They keep me busy and take my mind off the demands of the day.
Frankie Dettori with Jonathan Powell FRANKIE: The Autobiography of Frankie Dettori (2004)
Make it easy for her to change her mind and say yes.
The Sun (2012)
He changed my mind about so many things.
Christianity Today (2000)
Then he will put the thought to the back of his mind and get down to work.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Bear one thought in mind when you replay that dazzling run of the debutant through your mind.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The roundabout appeal was a good way to focus our minds on something positive and constructive.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Not that he minded one way or the other.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Perhaps getting a job might take her mind off herself and how she looks.
The Sun (2015)
You are opposites in looks - but minds and hearts are in tune.
The Sun (2009)
An average person's mind is like an intelligent but untrained dog.
The Sun (2007)
You're opposites in looks but your minds work in the same way.
The Sun (2011)
It is not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Swedish invention and domestic kitchens.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
I don't mind what people think.
The Sun (2014)
Quotations
The mind is at its best about the age of forty-nineAristotleRhetoric
The mind is its own place, and in itself Can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heavenJohn MiltonParadise Lost
What is matter? - Never mind. What is mind? - No matterPunch
Great minds think alike, fools seldom differ
Word lists with
mind
Psychology terms
In other languages
mind
British English: mind /maɪnd/ NOUN
Your mind is the part of your brain that thinks, understands, and remembers.
I can't get that song out of my mind.
American English: mind
Arabic: عَقْلٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: mente
Chinese: 头脑
Croatian: um
Czech: mysl
Danish: sind
Dutch: geest
European Spanish: mente
Finnish: mieli
French: esprit cerveau
German: Geist Kopf
Greek: νους
Italian: mente
Japanese: 心
Korean: 마음
Norwegian: sinn
Polish: umysł
European Portuguese: mente
Romanian: minte
Russian: разум
Latin American Spanish: mente
Swedish: hjärna
Thai: จิตใจ
Turkish: zihin
Ukrainian: розум
Vietnamese: tâm trí
British English: mind /maɪnd/ VERB
If you mind something, it annoys you.
It was hard work but she didn't mind.
American English: mind
Arabic: يَهْتَمُّ
Brazilian Portuguese: importar-se
Chinese: 介意
Croatian: imati nešto protiv
Czech: vadit obtěžovat
Danish: have noget imod
Dutch: erg vinden
European Spanish: cuidar atender
Finnish: panna pahakseen
French: déranger
German: aufpassen auf
Greek: ενοχλούμαι
Italian: badare a
Japanese: いやだと思う
Korean: 개의하다
Norwegian: ha noe imot
Polish: mieć przeciwko
European Portuguese: importar-se
Romanian: a conta
Russian: возражать
Latin American Spanish: preocuparse por
Swedish: bry sig om
Thai: รังเกียจ
Turkish: aldırmak tavır
Ukrainian: зважати
Vietnamese: thấy phiền
Chinese translation of 'mind'
mind
(maɪnd)
n(c)
(= thoughts) 脑(腦)海 (nǎohǎi)
⇒ He couldn't get her out of his mind.他无法将她从脑海中摆脱。 (Tā wúfǎ jiāng tā cóng nǎohǎi zhōng bǎituō.)
(= intellect) 智力 (zhìlì) (种(種), zhǒng)
⇒ Studying stretched my mind and got me thinking.学习开发了我的智力并让我勤于思考。 (Xuéxí kāifāle wǒ de zhìlì bìng ràng wǒ qín yú sī kǎo.)
(= mentality) 头(頭)脑(腦) (tóunǎo)
⇒ Andrew, you have a very suspicious mind.安德鲁，你有个善猜疑的头脑。 (Āndélǔ, nǐ yǒu gè shàn cāiyí de tóunǎo.)
(= thinker) 有才智的人 (yǒu cáizhì de rén)
⇒ a team of the brightest minds available才智出众的人组成的团队 (cáizhì chūzhòng de rén zǔchéng de tuánduì)
vt
(Brit, = look after)[child, shop]照看 (zhàokàn)
⇒ My mother is minding the office.我母亲正照看着办公室。 (Wǒ mǔqīn zhèng zhàokànzhe bàngōngshì.)
(= be careful of) 当(當)心 (dāngxīn)
⇒ Mind your head!当心头！ (Dāngxīn tóu!)
(= object to) 介意 (jièyì)
⇒ I don't mind walking.我不介意走路。 (Wǒ bù jièyì zǒulù.)
(= have a preference)
I don't mind (what/who ... )我不在乎(什么(麼)/谁(誰) ... ) (wǒ bù zàihu (shénme/shéi ... ))
⇒ I don't mind what we have for dinner.我不在乎我们晚饭吃什么。 (Wǒ bù zàihu wǒmen wǎnfàn chī shénme.)
do/would you mind (if ... )?(如果 ... )你介意吗(嗎)？ ((rúguǒ ... ) nǐ jièyì ma?)
⇒ Would you mind waiting outside for a moment?你介意在外面等一会儿吗？ (Nǐ jièyì zài wàimian děng yīhuìr ma?)
to be out of one's mind发(發)疯(瘋) (fāfēng)
to have a lot on one's mind有许(許)多事牵(牽)肠(腸)挂(掛)肚 (yǒu xǔduō shì qiān cháng guà dù)
to my mind (= in my opinion) 据(據)我看来(來) (jù wǒ kànlái)
to make up one's mind or make one's mind up下定决(決)心 (xiàdìng juéxīn)
to change one's/sb's mind改变(變)主意 (gǎibiàn zhǔyi)
to be in or (US) of two minds about sth对(對)某事犹(猶)豫不决(決) (duì mǒushì yóuyù bù jué)
what do you have in mind?你有什么(麼)主意？ (nǐ yǒu shénme zhǔyi?)
to bear or keep sth in mind记(記)住某事 (jìzhù mǒushì)
it slipped my mind我忘了 (wǒ wàng le)
it never crossed my mind我从(從)未想过(過) (wǒ cóngwèi xiǎngguo)
in my mind's eye在我的想象中 (zài wǒ de xiǎngxiàng zhōng)
to come or spring to mind在脑(腦)海中闪(閃)现(現) (zài nǎohǎi zhōng shǎnxiàn)
my mind was on other things我的心思在其他事情上 (wǒ de xīnsi zài qítā shìqing shang)
to have or keep an open mind暂(暫)不作决(決)定 (zàn bù zuò juédìng)
state of mind精神状(狀)况(況) (jīngshén zhuàngkuàng)
to take one's mind off sth暂(暫)时(時)丢(丟)开(開)不想 (zànshí diūkāi bù xiǎng)
mind you, ... (= admittedly) 说(說)真的， ... (shuō zhēn de, ... )
never mind不要紧(緊) (bù yàojǐn)
I wouldn't mind a coffee我挺想喝杯咖啡 (wǒ tǐng xiǎng hē bēi kāfēi)
mind your own business (inf) 别(別)多管闲(閒)事 (bié duō guǎn xiánshì)
mind the step小心脚(腳)下 (xiǎoxīn jiǎoxià)
All related terms of 'mind'
never mind
不要紧(緊) bù yàojǐn
mind you, ...
( admittedly ) 说(說)真的， ... shuō zhēn de, ...
to my mind
( in my opinion ) 据(據)我看来(來) jù wǒ kànlái
frame of mind
心境 xīnjìng
I don't mind (what/who ... )
我不在乎(什么(麼)/谁(誰) ... ) wǒ bù zàihu (shénme/shéi ... ) ⇒ I don't mind what we have for dinner. → 我不在乎我们晚饭吃什么。 Wǒ bù zàihu wǒmen wǎnfàn chī shénme.
mind the step
小心脚(腳)下 xiǎoxīn jiǎoxià
state of mind
心情 xīnqíng
I don't mind which
哪个(個)都行 nǎge dōu xíng
it slipped my mind
我忘了 wǒ wàng le
to change one's mind
改变(變)主意 gǎibiàn zhǔyi
to read sb's mind
了解某人的想法 liǎojiě mǒurén de xiǎngfǎ
mind your own business
( inf ) 别(別)多管闲(閒)事 bié duō guǎn xiánshì
to be of sound mind
心理健康的 xīnlǐ jiànkāng de
to play on sb's mind
萦(縈)绕(繞)某人的心头(頭) yíngrào mǒurén de xīntóu
to prey on sb's mind
烦(煩)扰(擾)某人 fánrǎo mǒurén
I hope you don't mind
希望你不介意 xīwàng nǐ bù jièyì
I wouldn't mind a coffee
我挺想喝杯咖啡 wǒ tǐng xiǎng hē bēi kāfēi
independence of mind/spirit
思想/精神独(獨)立 sīxiǎng/jīngshén dúlì
it never crossed my mind
我从(從)未想过(過) wǒ cóngwèi xiǎngguo
strength of mind/character
充足的信心/坚(堅)强(強)的性格 chōngzú de xìnxīn/jiānqiáng de xìnggé
to broaden the/sb's mind
拓宽(寬)思想/拓宽(寬)某人的思想 tuòkuān sīxiǎng/tuòkuān mǒurén de sīxiǎng
to make up one's mind
下定决(決)心 xià dìng juéxīn
to stick in one's mind
( thought etc ) 铭(銘)记(記)在某人的心中 míngjì zài mǒurén de xīn zhōng
to be out of one's mind
发(發)疯(瘋) fāfēng
to change one's/sb's mind
改变(變)主意 gǎibiàn zhǔyi
to come or spring to mind
在脑(腦)海中闪(閃)现(現) zài nǎohǎi zhōng shǎnxiàn
to take one's mind off sth
暂(暫)时(時)丢(丟)开(開)不想 zànshí diūkāi bù xiǎng
what do you have in mind?
你有什么(麼)主意？ nǐ yǒu shénme zhǔyi?
my mind was on other things
我的心思在其他事情上 wǒ de xīnsi zài qítā shìqing shang
the thought never crossed my mind
我从(從)来(來)都没(沒)这(這)么(麼)想过(過) wǒ cónglái dōu méi zhème xiǎngguo
他改变(變)主意的可能性有多少？ tā gǎibiàn zhǔyi de kěnéngxìng yǒu duōshao?
would you mind awfully if ... ?
你非常介意 ... 吗(嗎)？ nǐ fēicháng jièyì ... ma?
her mind or head is in a whirl
她的思绪(緒)一片纷(紛)乱(亂) tā de sīxù yī piàn fēnluàn
my mind went blank or was a blank
我的大脑(腦)一片空白 wǒde dànǎo yī piàn kòngbái
the thought flashed through his mind
一个(個)想法在他脑(腦)子里(裡)突然闪(閃)现(現) yī gè xiǎngfǎ zài tā nǎozi li tūrán shǎnxiàn
to put or set sb's mind at rest
使某人免于(於)忧(憂)虑(慮) shǐ mǒurén miǎnyú yōulǜ
to make up one's mind or make one's mind up
下定决(決)心 xiàdìng juéxīn
there's no sign of her changing her mind
她没(沒)有任何要改变(變)主意的表示 tā méiyǒu rènhé yào gǎibiàn zhǔyi de biǎoshì
to have a memory or mind like a sieve
记(記)性极(極)差 jìxing jí chà
it says something/a lot about her state of mind
这(這)在某种(種)/很大程度上显(顯)露了她的想法 zhè zài mǒu zhǒng/hěn dà chéngdù shang xiǎnlùle tā de xiǎngfǎ
do/would you mind (if ... )?
(如果 ... )你介意吗(嗎)？ (rúguǒ ... ) nǐ jièyì ma? ⇒ Would you mind waiting outside for a moment? → 你介意在外面等一会儿吗？ Nǐ jièyì zài wàimian děng yīhuìr ma?
1 (noun)
Definition
the part of a person responsible for thought, feelings, and intention
I'm trying to clear my mind of all this.
Synonyms
brain
The eye grows independently of the brain.
head
He was more inclined to use his head.
imagination
psyche
Knowledge of the human psyche has advanced immeasurably since Freud.
subconscious
the hidden power of the subconscious
2 (noun)
Definition
memory or recollection
He spent the next hour going over the trial in his mind.
Synonyms
memory
She had a good memory for faces.
recollection
He had no recollection of the crash.
remembrance
He had clung to the remembrance of things past.
powers of recollection
3 (noun)
Definition
attention or thoughts
My mind was never on my work.
Synonyms
attention
He turned his attention to the desperate state of housing in the province.
thinking
There was a strong theoretical dimension to his thinking.
thoughts
concentration
His talking kept breaking my concentration.
4 (noun)
Definition
intelligence as opposed to feelings or wishes
an excellent training for the young mind
Synonyms
intelligence
She's a woman of exceptional intelligence.
reason
reasoning
the reasoning behind the decision
understanding
They have to have a basic understanding of computers.
sense
When he was younger he had a bit more sense.
spirit
brain(s) (informal)
wits
mentality
intellect
Do the emotions develop in parallel with the intellect?
grey matter (informal)
ratiocination
5 (noun)
Definition
a person considered as an intellectual being
She moved to London, meeting some of the best minds of her time.
Synonyms
thinker
some of the world's greatest thinkers
academic
He is an academic who believes in winning through argument.
intellectual
teachers, artists and other intellectuals
genius
a 14-year-old mathematical genius
brain (informal)
I've never been much of a brain myself.
scholar
The library attracts thousands of scholars and researchers.
sage
intellect (informal)
My boss isn't a great intellect.
rocket scientist (informal)
brainbox
acca (Australian, slang)
6 (noun)
Definition
an intention or desire
They could interpret it that way if they'd a mind to.
Synonyms
intention
She announced her intention of standing for parliament.
will
He was forced to leave the country against his will.
wish
Clearly she had no wish for his company.
desire
I had a strong desire to help and care for people.
urge
He had an urge to open a shop of his own.
fancy
His interest was just a passing fancy.
purpose
They are prepared to go to any lengths to achieve their purpose.
leaning
I always had a leaning towards sport.
bent
a bent for natural history
notion
I had a whimsical notion to fly off to Rio that night.
tendency
He has a tendency towards snobbery.
inclination
She set out to follow her artistic inclinations.
disposition
They show no disposition to take risks.
7 (noun)
Definition
a sound mental state
Sometimes I feel I'm losing my mind.
Synonyms
sanity
They moved away to preserve their sanity.
reason
a conflict between emotion and reason
senses
judgment
Publication of the information was a serious error in judgment.
wits
marbles (informal)
rationality
mental balance
8 (noun)
Definition
the condition or state of a person's feelings or thoughts
They're all of the same mind.
Synonyms
attitude
the general change in attitude towards them
view
You should make your views known to your local MP.
opinion
Most who expressed an opinion spoke favourably of her.
belief
It is my belief that a common ground can be found.
feeling
She has strong feelings about the growth in violence.
thoughts
judgment
In your judgment, what has changed over the past few years?
point of view
His point of view is that money isn't everything.
outlook
The illness had a profound effect on his outlook.
sentiment
The Foreign Secretary echoed this sentiment.
way of thinking
1 (verb)
Definition
to take offence at
I hope you don't mind me calling in like this.
Synonyms
take offence at
dislike
We don't serve liver often because so many people dislike it.
care about
object to
resent
I resent being dependent on her.
disapprove of
be bothered by
look askance at
be affronted by
2 (verb)
Definition
to be cautious or careful about
Mind you don't burn those sausages.
Synonyms
be careful
watch
take care
be wary
be cautious
be on your guard
3 (verb)
Definition
to make certain
Mind you don't let the cat out.
Synonyms
be sure
ensure
Steps must be taken to ensure this never happens again.
make sure
Before you cut the cloth, make sure the pattern matches up.
be careful
make certain
4 (verb)
Definition
to make certain
Mind you take care of him!
Synonyms
remember to
see (that)
make sure
don't forget to
take care to
5 (verb)
Definition
to take care of
Could you mind the shop while I'm out, please?
Synonyms
look after
watch
Owners can't watch their pets 24 hours a day.
protect
He vowed to protect them.
tend
He tended the cat in her illness.
guard
Sentries guarded the entrance to the building.
take care of
attend to
keep an eye on
have or take charge of
6 (verb)
Definition
to pay attention to
You mind what I say now!
Synonyms
pay attention to
follow
Take care to follow the instructions.
mark
Mark my words. He won't last.
watch
The man was standing in the doorway watching him.
note
Suddenly I noted that the rain had stopped.
regard
respect
Trying to respect her wishes, I said I'd leave.
notice
People should not hesitate to contact the police if they notice anything suspicious.
attend to
listen to
observe
Forcing motorists to observe speed restrictions is difficult.
comply with
obey
Most people obey the law.
heed
Few people at the conference heeded her warning.
adhere to
All members adhere to a strict code of practice.
take heed of
pay heed to
idioms
See bear or keep something or someone in mind
See cross your mind
See have something in mind
See in or of two minds
See make up your mind
See mind out
See never mind
See never you mind
See out of your mind
See put or set someone's mind at rest
See put someone in mind of something or someone
related words
related adjectivesnoeticmentalphrenic
Quotations
The mind is at its best about the age of forty-nine [Aristotle – Rhetoric]The mind is its own place, and in itself Can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven [John Milton – Paradise Lost]What is matter? - Never mind. What is mind? - No matter [Punch]
proverb
Great minds think alike, fools seldom differ
Additional synonyms
in the sense of academic
Definition
a member of the teaching or research staff of a college or university
He is an academic who believes in winning through argument.
Synonyms
scholar,
intellectual,
don,
student,
master,
professor,
fellow,
pupil,
lecturer,
tutor,
scholastic,
bookworm,
man or woman of letters,
egghead (informal),
savant,
academician,
acca (Australian, slang),
bluestocking (derogatory),
schoolman (US, rare, old-fashioned)
in the sense of adhere to
All members adhere to a strict code of practice.
Synonyms
follow,
keep,
maintain,
respect,
observe,
be true,
fulfil,
obey,
heed,
keep to,
abide by,
be loyal,
mind,
be constant,
be faithful
in the sense of belief
Definition
opinion
It is my belief that a common ground can be found.
Synonyms
opinion,
feeling,
idea,
view,
theory,
impression,
assessment,
notion,
judgment,
point of view,
sentiment,
persuasion,
presumption
Synonyms of 'mind'
mind
Explore 'mind' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of bent
Definition
personal inclination or aptitude
a bent for natural history
Synonyms
inclination,
ability,
taste,
facility,
talent,
leaning,
tendency,
preference,
faculty,
forte,
flair,
knack,
penchant,
bag (slang),
propensity,
aptitude,
predisposition,
predilection,
proclivity (formal),
turn of mind
in the sense of concentration
Definition
intense mental application
His talking kept breaking my concentration.
Synonyms
attention,
application,
absorption,
single-mindedness,
intentness
in the sense of desire
Definition
a wish or longing
I had a strong desire to help and care for people.
Synonyms
wish,
want,
longing,
need,
hope,
urge,
yen (informal),
hunger,
appetite,
aspiration,
ache,
craving,
yearning,
inclination,
thirst,
hankering
in the sense of dislike
Definition
to consider unpleasant or disagreeable
We don't serve liver often because so many people dislike it.
Synonyms
hate,
object to,
loathe,
despise,
shun,
scorn,
disapprove of,
detest,
abhor,
recoil from,
take a dim view of,
be repelled by,
be averse to,
disfavour,
have an aversion to,
abominate,
have a down on (informal),
disrelish,
have no taste or stomach for,
not be able to bear or abide or stand
in the sense of disposition
Definition
a tendency or habit
They show no disposition to take risks.
Synonyms
tendency,
inclination,
propensity,
habit,
leaning,
bent,
bias,
readiness,
predisposition,
proclivity (formal),
proneness
in the sense of ensure
Definition
to make certain
Steps must be taken to ensure this never happens again.
Synonyms
make certain,
guarantee,
secure,
make sure,
confirm,
warrant,
certify
in the sense of fancy
Definition
a sudden or irrational liking for a person or thing
His interest was just a passing fancy.
Synonyms
whim,
thought,
idea,
desire,
urge,
notion,
humour,
impulse,
inclination,
caprice
in the sense of feeling
Definition
opinion or view
She has strong feelings about the growth in violence.
Synonyms
opinion,
view,
attitude,
belief,
point of view,
instinct,
inclination
in the sense of follow
Definition
to act in accordance with
Take care to follow the instructions.
Synonyms
obey,
observe,
comply with,
adhere to,
mind,
watch,
note,
regard,
stick to,
heed,
conform to,
keep to,
pay attention to,
be guided by,
toe the line,
act according to,
act in accordance with,
give allegiance to
in the sense of genius
Definition
a person with exceptional ability in a particular subject or activity
a 14-year-old mathematical genius
Synonyms
master,
expert,
mastermind,
brain (informal),
buff (informal),
intellect (informal),
adept,
maestro,
virtuoso,
boffin (British, informal),
whiz (informal),
hotshot (informal),
rocket scientist (informal),
wonk (informal),
brainbox,
maven (US),
master-hand,
fundi (South Africa),
GEnys
Additional synonyms
in the sense of guard
Definition
to take precautions
Sentries guarded the entrance to the building.
Synonyms
protect,
watch,
defend,
secure,
police,
mind,
cover,
screen,
preserve,
shelter,
shield,
patrol,
oversee,
safeguard,
watch over
in the sense of head
Definition
a person's mind and mental abilities
He was more inclined to use his head.
Synonyms
mind,
reasoning,
understanding,
thought,
sense,
brain,
brains (informal),
intelligence,
wisdom,
wits,
common sense,
loaf (British, informal),
intellect,
rationality,
grey matter,
brainpower,
mental capacity
in the sense of heed
Definition
to pay close attention to (a warning or piece of advice)
Few people at the conference heeded her warning.
Synonyms
pay attention to,
listen to,
take notice of,
follow,
mark,
mind,
consider,
note,
regard,
attend,
observe,
obey,
bear in mind,
be guided by,
take to heart,
give ear to
in the sense of inclination
Definition
a liking, tendency, or preference
She set out to follow her artistic inclinations.
Synonyms
tendency,
liking,
taste,
turn,
fancy,
leaning,
bent,
stomach,
prejudice,
bias,
affection,
thirst,
disposition,
penchant,
fondness,
propensity,
aptitude,
predisposition,
predilection,
proclivity (formal),
partiality,
turn of mind,
proneness
in the sense of intellect
Definition
the ability to understand, think, and reason
Do the emotions develop in parallel with the intellect?
Synonyms
intelligence,
mind,
reason,
understanding,
sense,
brains (informal),
judgment
in the sense of intellect
Definition
a person who has a brilliant mind
My boss isn't a great intellect.
Synonyms
thinker,
intellectual,
genius,
mind,
brain (informal),
intelligence,
rocket scientist (informal),
egghead (informal)
in the sense of intellectual
Definition
a person who has a highly developed intellect
teachers, artists and other intellectuals
Synonyms
academic,
expert,
genius,
thinker,
master,
brain (informal),
mastermind,
maestro,
boffin (British, informal),
highbrow,
rocket scientist (informal),
egghead (informal),
brainbox,
bluestocking (derogatory),
pointy-head (informal, US),
master-hand,
fundi (South Africa),
acca (Australian, slang)
in the sense of judgment
Definition
the ability to make critical distinctions and achieve a balanced viewpoint
Publication of the information was a serious error in judgment.
Synonyms
sense,
common sense,
good sense,
judiciousness,
reason,
understanding,
taste,
intelligence,
smarts (slang, US),
discrimination,
perception,
awareness,
wisdom,
wit,
penetration,
prudence,
sharpness,
acumen,
shrewdness,
discernment,
perspicacity (formal),
sagacity,
astuteness,
percipience
in the sense of judgment
Definition
a decision formed after careful consideration
In your judgment, what has changed over the past few years?
Synonyms
opinion,
view,
estimate,
belief,
assessment,
conviction,
diagnosis,
valuation,
deduction,
appraisal
in the sense of leaning
Definition
a tendency or inclination
I always had a leaning towards sport.
Synonyms
tendency,
liking for,
bias,
inclination,
taste,
bent,
disposition,
penchant,
propensity,
aptitude,
predilection,
proclivity (formal),
partiality,
proneness
Additional synonyms
in the sense of make sure
Definition
to make certain
Before you cut the cloth, make sure the pattern matches up.
Synonyms
check,
ensure,
confirm,
make certain,
verify
in the sense of mark
Definition
to observe or notice
Mark my words. He won't last.
Synonyms
observe,
mind,
note,
regard,
notice,
attend to,
pay attention to,
pay heed to,
hearken to (archaic)
in the sense of note
Definition
to notice
Suddenly I noted that the rain had stopped.
Synonyms
notice,
see,
observe,
perceive
in the sense of notice
Definition
to point out or remark upon
People should not hesitate to contact the police if they notice anything suspicious.
Synonyms
observe,
see,
mind,
note,
spot,
remark,
distinguish,
perceive,
detect,
heed,
discern,
behold (archaic, literary),
mark,
eyeball (slang)
in the sense of notion
Definition
a whim
I had a whimsical notion to fly off to Rio that night.
Synonyms
whim,
wish,
desire,
fancy,
impulse,
inclination,
caprice
in the sense of obey
Definition
to act in accordance with one's feelings, an impulse, etc.
Most people obey the law.
Synonyms
abide by,
keep,
follow,
comply with,
observe,
mind,
embrace,
hold to,
heed,
conform to,
keep to,
adhere to,
be ruled by
in the sense of observe
Definition
to keep (a law or custom)
Forcing motorists to observe speed restrictions is difficult.
Synonyms
comply with,
keep,
follow,
mind,
respect,
perform,
carry out,
honour,
fulfil,
discharge,
obey,
heed,
conform to,
adhere to,
abide by
in the sense of opinion
Definition
belief not founded on certainty or proof but on what seems probable
Most who expressed an opinion spoke favourably of her.
Synonyms
belief,
feeling,
view,
idea,
theory,
notion,
conviction,
point of view,
sentiment,
viewpoint,
persuasion,
conjecture
in the sense of outlook
Definition
a general attitude to life
The illness had a profound effect on his outlook.
Synonyms
attitude,
views,
opinion,
position,
approach,
mood,
perspective,
point of view,
stance,
viewpoint,
disposition,
standpoint,
frame of mind,
angle,
slant
in the sense of point of view
Definition
a mental viewpoint or attitude
His point of view is that money isn't everything.
Synonyms
opinion,
view,
attitude,
belief,
feeling,
thought,
idea,
approach,
judgment,
sentiment,
viewpoint,
way of thinking,
way of looking at it
Additional synonyms
in the sense of protect
Definition
to defend from trouble, harm, or loss
He vowed to protect them.
Synonyms
keep someone safe,
defend,
keep,
support,
save,
guard,
secure,
preserve,
look after,
foster,
shelter,
shield,
care for,
harbour,
safeguard,
watch over,
stick up for (informal),
cover up for,
chaperon,
give someone sanctuary,
take someone under your wing,
mount or stand guard over
in the sense of psyche
Definition
the human mind or soul
Knowledge of the human psyche has advanced immeasurably since Freud.
Synonyms
soul,
mind,
self,
spirit,
personality,
individuality,
subconscious,
true being,
anima,
essential nature,
pneuma,
innermost self,
inner man or woman or person,
wairua (New Zealand)
in the sense of purpose
Definition
a fixed design or idea that is the object of an action
They are prepared to go to any lengths to achieve their purpose.
Synonyms
aim,
end,
plan,
hope,
view,
goal,
design,
project,
target,
wish,
scheme,
desire,
object,
intention,
objective,
ambition,
aspiration,
Holy Grail (informal)
in the sense of reason
Definition
sanity
a conflict between emotion and reason
Synonyms
sense,
mind,
reasoning,
understanding,
brains,
judgment,
logic,
mentality,
intellect,
comprehension,
apprehension,
sanity,
rationality,
soundness,
sound mind,
ratiocination
in the sense of reasoning
Definition
the process of drawing conclusions from facts or evidence
the reasoning behind the decision
Synonyms
thinking,
thought,
reason,
analysis,
logic,
deduction,
cogitation,
ratiocination
in the sense of recollection
He had no recollection of the crash.
Synonyms
memory,
recall,
impression,
remembrance,
reminiscence,
mental image
in the sense of regard
Definition
to take notice of
Synonyms
heed,
mind,
note,
respect,
attend,
listen to,
pay attention to,
take into consideration,
take notice of
in the sense of remembrance
Definition
a memory
He had clung to the remembrance of things past.
Synonyms
memory,
recollection,
thought,
recall,
recognition,
retrospect,
reminiscence,
anamnesis
in the sense of resent
Definition
to feel bitter or indignant about
I resent being dependent on her.
Synonyms
be bitter about,
dislike,
object to,
grudge,
begrudge,
take exception to,
be offended by,
be angry about,
take offence at,
take umbrage at,
harbour a grudge against,
be pissed (off) about (taboo, slang),
take as an insult,
bear a grudge about,
be in a huff about,
take amiss to,
have hard feelings about
in the sense of respect
Definition
to pay proper attention or consideration to
Trying to respect her wishes, I said I'd leave.
Synonyms
show consideration for,
regard,
notice,
honour,
observe,
heed,
attend to,
pay attention to
Additional synonyms
in the sense of scholar
Definition
a person who studies an academic subject
The library attracts thousands of scholars and researchers.
Synonyms
intellectual,
academic,
man or woman of letters,
bookworm,
egghead (informal),
savant,
bluestocking (derogatory),
acca (Australian, slang)
in the sense of sense
Definition
sound practical judgment or intelligence
When he was younger he had a bit more sense.
Synonyms
intelligence,
reason,
understanding,
brains (informal),
smarts (slang, US),
judgment,
discrimination,
wisdom,
wit(s),
common sense,
sanity,
sharpness,
tact,
nous (British, slang),
cleverness,
quickness,
discernment,
gumption (British, informal),
sagacity,
clear-headedness,
mother wit
in the sense of sentiment
Definition
a thought, opinion, or attitude expressed in words
The Foreign Secretary echoed this sentiment.
Synonyms
feeling,
thought,
idea,
view,
opinion,
attitude,
belief,
judgment,
persuasion,
way of thinking
in the sense of subconscious
Definition
the part of the mind that contains memories and motives of which one is not aware but which can influence one's behaviour
the hidden power of the subconscious
Synonyms
mind,
psyche,
essential being,
imagination,
inner self
in the sense of tend
Definition
to take care of
He tended the cat in her illness.
Synonyms
take care of,
look after,
care for,
keep,
watch,
serve,
protect,
feed,
handle,
attend,
guard,
nurse,
see to,
nurture,
minister to,
cater for,
keep an eye on,
wait on,
watch over
in the sense of tendency
Definition
an inclination to act in a particular way
He has a tendency towards snobbery.
Synonyms
inclination,
leaning,
bent,
liability,
readiness,
disposition,
penchant,
propensity,
susceptibility,
predisposition,
predilection,
proclivity (formal),
partiality,
proneness
in the sense of thinking
Definition
the process of thought
There was a strong theoretical dimension to his thinking.
Synonyms
reasoning,
thoughts,
philosophy,
idea,
view,
position,
theory,
opinion,
conclusions,
assessment,
judgment,
outlook,
conjecture
in the sense of understanding
Definition
the ability to learn, judge, or make decisions
They have to have a basic understanding of computers.
Synonyms
perception,
knowledge,
grasp,
sense,
know-how (informal),
intelligence,
judgment,
awareness,
appreciation,
insight,
skill,
penetration,
mastery,
comprehension,
familiarity with,
discernment,
proficiency
in the sense of urge
Definition
a strong impulse, inner drive, or yearning
He had an urge to open a shop of his own.
Synonyms
impulse,
longing,
wish,
desire,
fancy,
drive,
yen (informal),
hunger,
appetite,
craving,
yearning,
itch (informal),
thirst,
compulsion,
hankering
in the sense of view
Definition
opinion, judgment, or belief
You should make your views known to your local MP.
Synonyms
opinion,
thought,
idea,
belief,
thinking,
feeling,
attitude,
reckoning,
impression,
notion,
conviction,
judgment,
point of view,
sentiment,
viewpoint,
persuasion,
way of thinking,
standpoint
Additional synonyms
in the sense of watch
Definition
to look after (a child or a pet)
Owners can't watch their pets 24 hours a day.
Synonyms
guard,
keep,
mind,
protect,
tend,
look after,
shelter,
take care of,
safeguard,
superintend
in the sense of watch
Definition
to look at or observe closely and attentively
The man was standing in the doorway watching him.
Synonyms
look at,
observe,
regard,
eye,
see,
mark,
view,
note,
check,
clock (British, slang),
stare at,
contemplate,
check out (informal),
look on,
gaze at,
pay attention to,
eyeball (slang),
peer at,
leer at,
get a load of (informal),
feast your eyes on,
take a butcher's at (British, informal),
take a dekko at (British, slang, old-fashioned)
in the sense of will
Definition
desire or wish
He was forced to leave the country against his will.
Synonyms
wish,
mind,
desire,
pleasure,
intention,
fancy,
preference,
inclination
in the sense of wish
Definition
a desire, often for something impossible or improbable
Clearly she had no wish for his company.
Synonyms
desire,
liking,
want,
longing,
hope,
urge,
intention,
fancy (informal),
ambition,
yen (informal),
hunger,
aspiration,
craving,
lust,
yearning,
inclination,
itch (informal),
thirst,
whim,
hankering
All related terms of 'mind'
mind out
be careful, watch out, take care, look out, beware
mind-set
attitudes, view, perspective, position, stance
never mind
forget, don't worry about, pay no attention to, disregard, don't bother about