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The brain and (by extension) its ability for rational thought
“My body was fit, my mind was sharp, and there was nothing that could stop me from achieving my goals.”
A sound mental state
“The strong medication has had a severe affect on his mind.”
A particular way of thinking, influenced by a person's profession or environment
“Everyone in the room was of the same mind as to what had to be done.”
A person's temperament, especially seen in terms of being angry or calm
“Thus by the simple use of a calm mind, a quieting manner, and a fearless spirit, the woman performed a wonderful scientific experiment with marked and extraordinary success.”
A person's attention
“I defy the most charismatic cook to keep his mind on the job while three elephants are yoo-hooing over his shoulder.”
A person's memory
“That wonderful experience will remain in my mind for the rest of my days.”
A person identified with their intellectual faculties
“He was a great mind of his time who unsurprisingly attracted the attention of the King.”
A desire or inclination that occupies one's thoughts
“I have a mind to travel beyond the distant haze to crowded and grungy cities.”
The human soul, mind, or spirit
A liking or desire for something
An attitude or opinion, especially a habitual one
A natural skill or talent
A humanitarian treatment or consideration for others
Courage or enthusiasm, especially in the face of adversity
The power to act without the constraint of necessity or fate
The character or fundamental values of a person, people, culture, or movement
One's innermost thoughts, feelings or desires
The ability to picture an image mentally through imagination
To object to
“I did not mind that his speech was long, but I did mind that he was incredibly repetitious.”
To take care of temporarily
“He motioned for his apprentice to mind the front as he disappeared into the back.”
To be cautious and alert to risks or dangers
“Drive carefully and mind the potholes on this bumpy stretch of the road.”
To pay attention to
“Always mind what your mother taught you.”
To urge to remember or take care to do something
“Mind you look where she ended up!”
(chiefly dialect) To remember or bring back to mind
“I seem to mind a beck skipping down from the fells.”
(clausal, followed by for or about) To place an emphasis of concern, interest or importance on someone or something
To hear with attention, obedience, or compliance
To be told or informed about something
(something) To take into account before making a judgment call
To think about thoughtfully
To have an intention to do something
To be cautious or wary about
To express one's opposition to or disagreement with something
To pay attention to, or focus on, something closely
To feel resentful, especially that (someone) has achieved (something)
To work diligently by artificial light
To keep in one's memory
To feel distaste for or hostility towards
(informal) To like, enjoy or appreciate something
Take something the wrong way
Reluctant or averse to doing something
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