Mind | Mean of mind in English Dictionary

/ˈmaɪnd/

• Noun
• the part of a person that thinks, reasons, feels, and remembers
1. He read great literature to develop/cultivate his mind.
2. It's important to keep your mind active as you grow older.
3. He went for a walk to help clear his mind.
4. the mysteries of the human mind
5. My mind is always open to new ideas.
6. You can't argue with him. His mind is closed.
7. I can't concentrate: my mind is always wandering and I can't keep it focused on anything.
8. Let me get this clear/straight in my mind [=let me understand this clearly]: are you saying that she was lying to me all along?
9. I can't get that image out of my mind. = I can't stop seeing that image in my mind. = That image is stuck in my mind.
10. The smell of pine sends my mind back to childhood.
11. The sound of her voice jerked my mind back to the present.
12. My mind tells me it can't work, but my heart tells me I want to try it.
13. We must appeal to and win (over) the hearts and minds of the people. [=the emotions and the reasoning of the people]
14. His conscious mind had forgotten the incident, but the memory of it was still buried somewhere in his subconscious/unconscious mind.
15. There's absolutely no doubt in my mind about his guilt. [=I am sure that he is guilty]
16. I know you're disappointed by their decision, but you should just put that out of your mind [=stop thinking about that] and go back to work.
17. I'll handle the schedule. Just put it out of your mind. [=don't think or worry about it]
18. Is there something on your mind? [=is there something troubling you?; are you worried or bothered about something?]
19. Why don't you just say what's on your mind? [=why don't you just say what you are thinking?]
20. I wish there were some way I could ease your (troubled) mind. = I wish there were some way I could set/put your mind at ease/rest. [=could make you stop worrying]
21. These problems have been preying/weighing on his mind. [=he has been worrying about these problems]
22. The safety of the children should be foremost/uppermost in all our minds now. [=we should all be thinking most about the safety of the children now]
23. The idea that we might lose was the furthest thing from my mind. [=I never thought that we might lose]
24. I have no intention of quitting my job. Nothing could be further from my mind.
25. She says that getting married again is the last thing on her mind right now. [=she is not thinking at all about getting married again]
26. What was going/running through your mind [=what were you thinking] when you agreed to do this?
27. His name slips/escapes my mind at the moment. [=I can't remember his name]
28. He thinks he's very ill, but it's all in his mind.
29. Her mind is set on becoming a doctor. = She has her mind set on becoming a doctor.
30. It's important to be healthy in both body and mind.
31. He's in a bad/good state of mind. [=he's in a bad/good mood]
32. Installing a security system in your home will give you greater peace of mind. [=a feeling of being safe or protected]
• a very intelligent person
1. Many of the world's greatest minds in physics will be attending the convention.
• a particular way of thinking about a situation
1. Everyone at the meeting was of like mind [=everyone agreed] about how to proceed.
2. She is of the same mind as me. [=she agrees with me]
3. We're all of one mind about him [=we all agree about him]: he's the one we want.
4. To/In my mind, that's wrong.

• attention that is given to a person or thing
1. Try to relax and take/get/keep your mind off your problems. [=stop thinking about your problems]
2. I'm finding it hard to keep my mind on my work. [=to concentrate on my work]
3. After finishing work on the remodeling project, she was able to turn her mind to [=direct her attention to; work on] other matters.
4. Don't pay him any mind. [=don't pay attention to him; ignore him]
5. He kept talking but she paid him no mind.
6. You shouldn't pay any/much mind to what he says.
• to strongly affect someone's mind with shock, confusion, etc.
1. The music really blew my mind.
2. The thought of all she's accomplished at such a young age just blows my mind.
• to cause (something) to be remembered or thought of
1. Seeing her again brought to mind the happy times we spent together in college.
• to cause someone to change an opinion or decision
1. I tried to convince her, but I couldn't change her mind.
• to change your decision or opinion about something
1. He wasn't going to come, but at the last minute he changed his mind.
2. I tried to convince her, but she wouldn't change her mind.
• to be remembered or thought of
1. What comes to mind when you hear his name?
2. I didn't mean to offend you. I just said the first thing that came to/into my mind.
• to speak to someone in an angry way
1. He stopped making so much noise after I went over there and gave him a piece of my mind.
• to have your own ideas and make your own choices about what should be done
1. Her parents want her to go to college, but she has a mind of her own and she insists on trying to become an actress.
2. I can't get the camera to work right. It seems to have a mind of its own.
• to be thinking of (someone or something): such as
• to be thinking of choosing (someone) for a job, position, etc.
1. They have you in mind for the job. [=they are thinking of giving the job to you]
• to be thinking of doing (something)
1. “I'd like to do something special for our anniversary.” “What sort of thing did you have in mind?”
2. He had it in mind [=intended] to leave the business to his daughter.
• in your thoughts
1. We designed this product with people like you in mind. [=we designed it for people like you]
2. He went into the bar with trouble in mind. [=intending to cause trouble]
3. Before you disregard his advice, keep/bear in mind [=remember] that he is regarded as one of the leading experts in this field.
4. We have a limited amount of money to spend, and we need to keep that in mind [=think of that; consider that] while we're planning our vacation.
• to make a decision about something
1. I can't make up my mind [=decide] where to take my vacation.
2. He had made up his mind not to go.
3. He's thinking about going, but he still hasn't made up his mind (about it).
4. He's not going. His mind is made up. [=he has made a decision and will not change it]
5. I can't decide for you. You'll have to make up your own mind.
• not decided or certain about something
1. I can't make up my mind where to take my vacation: I'm of two minds about where to go.
2. I'm of two minds about (hiring) him: he seems well-qualified, but he doesn't have much experience.
• to cause (someone) to remember or think of (something)
1. What happened to you yesterday puts me in mind of [=reminds me of] what happened to me a year ago.
• to give your attention to (something) and try very hard to do it
1. You'd be surprised at what you can accomplish when you put your mind to it.
2. We can solve this problem if we put our minds to it.
• to know exactly what someone is thinking
1. “I think we should go out to a movie tonight.” “You read my mind. I was thinking the same thing.”
2. It's as if you could read my mind.
3. He claims that he has the ability to read minds.
• to say what you think
1. If you don't agree with him, don't be afraid to speak your mind.
• to make you stop worrying about something
1. Hearing that she's safe has really taken a load off my mind!
• Verb
• to be bothered by (something)
1. I mind it greatly [=it bothers me very much] when people are rude.
2. I don't mind the rain. = I don't mind if it rains. [=the rain doesn't bother me]
3. I don't mind making dinner. [=I am willing to make dinner; making dinner does not bother me]
4. I wouldn't mind having a piece of pie myself. [=I would like to have a piece of pie too]
5. It was raining, but I didn't mind.
6. Our flight was delayed—not that I minded [=I was not bothered by it], since I was late getting to the airport myself.
7. I'd like another cupcake, if you don't mind. [=if it is all right with you]
• to care about or worry about (something or someone)
1. They don't seem to mind where they sit. = They seem not to mind where they sit.
2. I don't mind very much what happens.
3. “Why is he so angry?” “Oh, don't mind him. He's always complaining about something.”
4. Don't mind me [=don't worry about or pay attention to me]: I'll be all right.
• to do what you are told to do by (someone)
1. Mind your parents!
• to take care of (something or someone)
1. Who's going to mind the office while you're away?
2. Who's minding the children?
• to be careful about (something)
1. You'd better mind what you say.
2. Mind your tongue/language! [=stop saying offensive or improper things]
3. His mother told him to mind his manners. [=to behave in a polite and proper way]
4. (chiefly Brit) Mind how you behave when we get there.
• to be in charge of a place when the person who is usually in charge is not there
1. Who's minding the store while the boss is away?