mind

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Advanced English dictionary

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noun, verb
+ noun
ability to think
1 [C, U] the part of a person that makes them able to be aware of things, to think and to feel: the conscious / subconscious mind + There were all kinds of thoughts running through my mind. + There was no doubt in his mind that he'd get the job. + 'Drugs' are associated in most people's minds with drug abuse. + She was in a disturbed state of mind. + I could not have complete peace of mind before they returned.
See also - FRAME OF MIND, PRESENCE OF MIND
2 [C] your ability to think and reason; your intelligence; the particular way that sb thinks
Synonym: INTELLECT
to have a brilliant / good / keen mind + a creative / evil / suspicious mind + She had a lively and enquiring mind. + His mind is as sharp as ever. + I've no idea how her mind works! + He had the body of a man and the mind of a child. + insights into the criminal mind
See also - ONE-TRACK MIND
intelligent person
3 [C] a person who is very intelligent: She was one of the greatest minds of her generation.
See also - MASTERMIND
thoughts
4 [C] your thoughts, interest, etc: Keep your minds on your work! + Her mind is completely occupied by the new baby. + The lecture dragged on and my mind wandered. + Your mind's not on the job. + She gave her mind to the arrangements for the next day. + As for avoiding you, nothing could be further from my mind (= I was not thinking of it at all).
memory
5 [C, usually sing.] your ability to remember things: When I saw the exam questions my mind just went blank (= I couldn't remember anything). + Sorry-your name has gone right out of my mind.
Idioms: be all in sb's / the mind to be sth that only exists in sb's imagination: These problems are all in your mind, you know.
bear / keep sb/sth in mind
bear / keep in mind that ... to remember sb/sth; to remember or consider that ...
be bored, frightened, pissed, stoned, etc. out of your mind (informal) to be extremely bored, etc.
be / go out of your mind to be unable to think or behave in a normal way; to become crazy: (informal) You're lending them money? You must be out of your tiny mind!
be in two minds about sth / about doing sth (BrE) (AmE be of two minds about sth / about doing sth) to be unable to decide what you think about sb/sth, or whether to do sth or not: I was in two minds about the book (= I didn't know if I liked it or not). + She's in two minds about accepting his invitation.
be of one / the same mind (about sb/sth) to have the same opinion about sb/sth
be out of your mind with worry, etc. to be extremely worried, etc.
bring / call sb/sth to mind (formal)
1 to remember sb/sth: She couldn't call to mind where she had seen him before.
2 to remind you of sb/sth: The painting brings to mind some of Picasso's early works.
come / spring to mind if sth comes/springs to mind, you suddenly remember or think of it: When discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately come to mind.
have a good mind to do sth
have half a mind to do sth
1 used to say that you think you will do sth, although you are not sure: I've half a mind to come with you tomorrow.
2 used to say that you disapprove of what sb has done and should do sth about it, although you probably will not: I've a good mind to write and tell your parents about it.
have sb/sth in mind (for sth) to be thinking of sb/sth, especially for a particular job, etc: Do you have anyone in mind for this job? + Watching TV all evening wasn't exactly what I had in mind!
have it in mind to do sth (formal) to intend to do sth: For a long time he had it in mind to write a novel about his experiences.
have a mind of your own to have your own opinion and make your own decisions without being influenced by other people: She has a mind of her own and isn't afraid to say what she thinks. + (humorous) My computer seems to have a mind of its own!
lose your mind to become mentally ill
make up your mind to decide sth: They're both beautiful-I can't make up my mind. + Have you made up your minds where to go for your honeymoon? + You'll never persuade him to stay-his mind's made up (= he has definitely decided to go). + Come on-it's make your mind up time!
mind over matter the use of the power of your mind to deal with physical problems: He said that keeping running in spite of the pain was just a question of mind over matter.
your mind's eye your imagination: He pictured the scene in his mind's eye.
on your mind if sb/sth is on your mind, you are thinking and worrying about them/it a lot: You've been on my mind all day. + Don't bother your father tonight-he's got a lot on his mind.
put / get sth out of your mind to stop thinking about sb/sth; to deliberately forget sb/sth: I just can't get her out of my mind.
put sb in mind of sb/sth (old-fashioned) to make sb think of sb/sth; to remind sb of sb/sth
put / set sb's mind at ease / rest to do or say sth to make sb stop worrying about sth
put / set / turn your mind to sth
set your mind on sth to decide you want to achieve sth and give this all your attention: She could have been a brilliant pianist if she'd put her mind to it.
take your mind off sth to make you forget about sth unpleasant for a short time: Painting helped take her mind off her troubles.
to my mind (spoken) in my opinion: It was a ridiculous thing to do, to my mind.
more at BACK n., BEND v., BLOW v., BOGGLE, CAST v., CHANGE v., CHANGE n., CLOSE?v., CROSS v., ETCH, KNOW v., MEETING, OPEN adj., OPEN v., PIECE n., PREY v., PUSH v., RIGHT adj., SIEVE n., SIGHT n., SLIP v., SPEAK, STICK v., TURN n., UNSOUND
+ verb
be upset / annoyed
1 (used especially in questions or with negatives; not used in the passive) to be upset, annoyed or worried by sth: [VN] I don't mind the cold-it's the rain I don't like. + I hope you don't mind the noise. + [V, V -ing] Did she mind about not getting the job? + Did she mind not getting the job? + [V] He wouldn't have minded so much if she'd told him the truth. + [VN -ing] Do your parents mind you leaving home? + (formal) Do your parents mind your leaving home? + [V wh-] She never minded how hot it was. + [V that] He minded that he hadn't been asked.
asking permission
2 used to ask for permission to do sth, or to ask sb in a polite way to do sth: [V] Do you mind if I open the window? + [VN -ing] Are you married, if you don't mind me asking? + (formal) Are you married, if you don't mind my asking? + [V -ing] Would you mind explaining that again, please? + Do you mind driving? I'm feeling pretty tired.
not care / worry
3 (not mind) [no passive] to not care or not be concerned about sth: [V] 'Would you like tea or coffee?' 'I don't mind-either's fine.' + [VN] Don't mind her-she didn't mean what she said. + Don't mind me (= don't let me disturb you)-I'll just sit here quietly.
be willing
4 (not mind doing sth) [VN -ing] to be willing to do sth: I don't mind helping if you can't find anyone else.
warning
5 (BrE) (also watch AmE, BrE) (spoken) used to tell sb to be careful about sth or warn them about a danger: [VN] Mind ( = Don't fall on) that step! + Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don't hit it on a low ceiling) + Mind your language! (= don't speak in a rude or offensive way) + [V wh-] Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to sb) + Mind where you're treading! + [V (that)] Mind you don't cut yourself-that knife's very sharp. + You must be home for dinner, mind.
Help Note: 'That' is nearly always left out in this pattern.
take care of
6 (especially BrE) (AmE usually watch) [VN] to take care of sb/sth: Who's minding the children this evening? + Could you mind my bags for a moment?
Idioms: do you mind? (ironic) used to show that you are annoyed about sth that sb has just said or done: Do you mind? I was here before you.
I don't mind admitting, telling you ..., etc. used to emphasize what you are saying, especially when you are talking about sth that may be embarrassing for you: I was scared, I don't mind telling you!
I don't mind if I do (spoken, informal) used to say politely that you would like sth you have been offered: 'Cup of tea, Brian?' 'I don't mind if I do.'
if you don't mind
if you wouldn't mind (spoken)
1 used to check that sb does not object to sth you want to do, or to ask sb politely to do sth: I'd like to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind. + Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it.
2 (often ironic) used to show that you object to sth that sb has said or done: I give the orders around here, if you don't mind.
3 used to refuse an offer politely: 'Will you come with us tonight?' 'I won't, if you don't mind-I've got a lot of work to do.'
if you don't mind me / my saying so ... (spoken) used when you are going to criticize sb or say sth that might upset them: That colour doesn't really suit you, if you don't mind my saying so.
I wouldn't mind sth / doing sth (spoken) used to say politely that you would very much like sth/to do sth: I wouldn't mind a cup of coffee, if it's no trouble. + I wouldn't mind having his money!
mind your own business (spoken, informal) to think about your own affairs and not ask questions about or try to get involved in other people's lives: 'What are you reading?' 'Mind your own business!' + I was just sitting there, minding my own business, when a man started shouting at me.
mind the shop (BrE) (AmE mind the store) to be in charge of sth for a short time while sb is away: Who's minding the shop while the boss is abroad?
mind you (spoken) used to add sth to what you have just said especially sth that makes it less strong: I've heard they're getting divorced. Mind you, I'm not surprised-they were always arguing.
never mind
1 (especially BrE) used to tell sb not to worry or be upset: Have you broken it? Never mind, we can buy another one.
2 used to suggest that sth is not important: This isn't where I intended to take you-but never mind, it's just as good.
3 used to emphasize that what is true about the first thing you have said is even more true about the second
Synonym: LET ALONE
I never thought she'd win once, never mind twice!
never mind (about) (doing) sth used to tell sb they shouldn't think about sth or do sth because it is not as important as sth else, or because you will do it: Never mind your car-what about the damage to my fence? + Never mind washing the dishes-I'll do them later.
never you mind (informal) used to tell sb not to ask about sth because you are not going to tell them: 'Who told you about it?' 'Never you mind!' + Never you mind how I found out-it's true, isn't it?
more at STEP n.
Phrasal Verbs: mind out (BrE, spoken, informal) used to tell sb to move so that you can pass: Mind out-you're in the way there!
mind out (for sb/sth) (BrE) used to warn sb of danger: Have some of my plum jam-but mind out for the stones.

Thesaurus dictionary

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n.

1 intelligence, intellect, wit, wits, mentality, brain, brains, brainpower, sense, sagacity, wisdom, perception, percipience, reason, astuteness, insight, shrewdness, sapience, Colloq grey matter:

There is nothing wrong with your son's mind, Mr Field; he just doesn't want to apply it to school work.

2 memory, recollection; remembrance:

Keep in mind what I am about to tell you.

3 aptitude, head, perception, capacity, brain:

She has a great mind for dates - for figures of all kinds.

4 intellect, intellectual, sage, genius, thinker, Colloq brain:

There is no doubt that your daughter is one of the great minds of all time

5 intention, disposition, temper, temperament, humour, fancy, tendency, bent, inclination, bias, persuasion:

I was of a mind to let him have his own way.

6 opinion, sentiment, attitude, (point of) view, feeling, judgement, belief, viewpoint, position:

She has a mind of her own. To my mind, the process could be greatly speeded up.

7 feeling, position, will, wish, desire, plan(s):

Won't you change your mind and stay to dinner?

8 attention, thoughts, concentration, thinking:

Try to keep your mind on your work.

9 bear or keep in mind. remember, do not forget or overlook, recall, retain, be aware or cognizant or mindful of, consider:

Bear in mind that the post office is closed tomorrow.

10 give someone a piece of one's mind. castigate, scold, rebuke, reprimand, rail at, reprove, reproach, chastise, upbraid, berate, read (someone) the riot act, Colloq tell off, dress down, haul or rake over the coals, skin alive, US bawl out; Slang give someone hell, US chew out:

This time my father really gave the maître d'hôtel a piece of his mind

11 in or of two minds. vacillating, undecided, ambivalent, uncertain, shilly-shallying, unsure, wavering:

Sam was in two minds about ordering a new computer.

12 know one's (own) mind. be decided or resolved, be firm or resolute, be sure or certain or positive, be (self-)assured or (self-)confident, be in touch with oneself:

He knows his own mind when it comes to his career.

13 make up one's (own) mind. decide, choose, conclude, form an opinion; determine, consider, weigh, judge, deem:

Sally hasn't yet made up her mind about marrying Jan. Let her make up her own mind

14 out of one's mind. insane, mad, crazy:

You're out of your mind if you think I'll go swimming in that shark-infested bay!

v.

15 object to, resent, take offence at, be offended by, dislike, be troubled or annoyed by, care, have any objection to, disapprove of, be bothered or affronted by:

Do you mind not smoking? Yes, I mind very much. Would you mind moving your car, you're blocking the drive

16 heed, attend to, pay attention to, obey, listen to, make or take note of, mark, note:

Please mind what your mother says.

17 watch, be careful of, take care with, be cautious of:

Mind your head at that low doorway!

18 watch over, take care of, care for, look after, sit with, babysit, guard, keep an eye on or out for, have or take charge of, attend:

Suzie is minding the children so that we can get some work done.

19 never mind. ignore, disregard, forget, pay no attention to, do not think twice about, do not give a second thought to, erase or obliterate or cancel from the mind, slough off:

Never mind what that naughty boy calls you!

Collocation dictionary

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ADJ.

human

the complex nature of the human mind

| conscious, subconscious, unconscious

Our subconscious mind tries to protect us.

| best, brilliant, finest

a problem that has defeated the world's finest minds

| agile, enquiring, lively | open

Try to keep an open mind until you've heard all the facts.

| impressionable

influencing impressionable young minds

| one-track

Honestly, all you ever talk about is sex?you've got a one-track mind!

VERB + MIND

come into, come to, cross, flash across/into, go through, spring to

The thought never crossed my mind! I'm sure someone can help you, but no one immediately springs to mind.

| bear in, keep in

Bear in mind the age of the vehicle when assessing its value. Here are some important points to keep in mind …

| slip

I'm sorry I forgot your birthday?it completely slipped my mind.

| be imprinted on, stick in

terrible images that will be imprinted on our minds for ever

| prey on

It's been preying on my mind ever since it happened.

| occupy

He occupied his mind by playing cards against himself.

MIND + VERB

wander

Her mind began to wander.

| race

His mind raced, trying to think of a way out of the situation.

| be in a turmoil, reel

Her mind was still reeling from the shock.

PREP.

in your ~

You've been in my mind a lot lately.

| in ~

I'll keep what you say in mind.

| on your ~

I've got a lot on my mind at the moment.

PHRASES

at/in the back of your mind

The problem was always at the back of my mind.

| at/in the forefront of your mind

Try to keep safety in the forefront of your mind at all times.

| a frame/state of mind

He's in rather a negative frame of mind.

| have sth in mind

What kind of party do you have in mind?

| in the recesses of your mind

It was something she had never imagined, not even in the deepest recesses of her mind.

| mind and body

refreshed in mind and body

| no doubt in your mind

There was absolutely no doubt in my mind that he was guilty.

| uppermost in your mind

Their own problems of course remained uppermost in their minds.

Concise English dictionary

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minds|minded|mindingmaɪnd
noun
+that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason
+recall or remembrance
+an opinion formed by judging something
+an important intellectual
+attention
+your intention; what you intend to do
+knowledge and intellectual ability
verb
+be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
+be concerned with or about something or somebody
+be in charge of or deal with
+pay close attention to; give heed to
+be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
+keep in mind

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