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Mind

/maɪnd/

Mind is a noun and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The ability for rational thought.
    “Despite advancing age, his mind was still as sharp as ever.”
  2. The ability to be aware of things.
    “There was no doubt in his mind that they would win.”
verb
  1. (originally and chiefly in negative or interrogative constructions) To dislike, to object to; to be bothered by.
    “Do you mind if I smoke?”
  2. To look after, to take care of, especially for a short period of time.
    “Would you mind my bag for me?”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms brain head intellect intelligence nous psyche

Origin

From Middle English minde.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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