mind
/maɪnd/ IELTSAcademic
noun
The part of a person that thinks, remembers, and understands. It can also mean a person's thoughts, feelings, or opinion.
- Her mind was full of ideas.
- Keep an open mind.
- I changed my mind later.
verb
To care about something, be bothered by it, or pay attention to it. It is often used in polite requests and warnings.
- Do you mind if I sit here?
- Mind the step.
- He didn't mind the noise.
Adinary Nuance
Mind is broader than thought or opinion because it can mean the whole mental side of a person. As a verb, it is more polite and softer than notice or care in questions like “Do you mind...?” In phrases like keep in mind, it means “remember” or “consider,” not the physical brain.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- tâm trí
- Spanish
- mente
- Chinese
- 心智
- Japanese
- 心
- Korean
- 마음
Etymology
Old English mind or mynd, from a Germanic root meaning “memory” or “thought.” It has been used in English since early medieval times.
Common phrases
keep in mindhave a mind of your ownchange your mindmind your language
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is mind a noun or a verb?
- It is both. As a noun, it means the thinking part of a person. As a verb, it means to care or to pay attention.
- What is the difference between mind and brain?
- The brain is a physical organ. The mind is the thoughts, feelings, and awareness connected to it.
- Is Do you mind polite?
- Yes, it is a polite way to make a request or ask permission.
- What does keep in mind mean?
- It means remember something or consider it when you make a decision.