Mind meaning

What does “mind” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“mind” is a noun and verb with 13 meanings. Its most common meaning is: that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason.

mind

noun

  1. that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

    “his mind wandered”

    “I couldn't get his words out of my head”

  2. recall or remembrance

    “it came to mind”

  3. an opinion formed by judging something

    “he was reluctant to make his judgment known”

    “she changed her mind”

  4. an important intellectual

    “the great minds of the 17th century”

  5. attention

    “don't pay him any mind”

  6. your intention; what you intend to do

    “he had in mind to see his old teacher”

    “the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces”

    Synonymsidea
  7. knowledge and intellectual ability

    “he reads to improve his mind”

    “he has a keen intellect”

    Synonymsintellect

verb

  1. be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by

    “I don't mind your behavior”

  2. be concerned with or about something or somebody

  3. be in charge of or deal with

    “She takes care of all the necessary arrangements”

    Synonymstake care
  4. pay close attention to; give heed to

    “Heed the advice of the old men”

    Synonymsheedlisten
  5. be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to

    “Beware of telephone salesmen”

    Synonymsbeware
  6. keep in mind

    Synonymsbear in mind
    Oppositesforget

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University