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mind

/maɪnd/

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noun

The ability for rational thought.
"Despite advancing age, his mind was still as sharp as ever."
The ability to be aware of things.
"There was no doubt in his mind that they would win."
The ability to remember things.
"My mind just went blank."
The ability to focus the thoughts.
"I can’t keep my mind on what I’m doing."
Somebody that embodies certain mental qualities.
"He was one of history’s greatest minds."
Judgment, opinion, or view.
"He changed his mind after hearing the speech."
Desire, inclination, or intention.
"I am of a mind to listen."
A healthy mental state.
"I, ______ being of sound mind and body, do hereby [...]"
The non-material substance or set of processes in which consciousness, perception, affectivity, judgement, thinking, and will are based.
"The mind is a process of the brain."
Continual prayer on a dead person's behalf for a period after their death.
"a month's [or monthly] mind; a year's mind"

(originally and chiefly in negative or interrogative constructions) To dislike, to object to; to be bothered by.
"Do you mind if I smoke?"
To look after, to take care of, especially for a short period of time.
"Would you mind my bag for me?"
(chiefly in the imperative) To make sure, to take care (that).
"Mind you don't knock that glass over."
To be careful about.
Take note; used to point out an exception or caveat.
"I'm not very healthy. I do eat fruit sometimes, mind."
To attend to, concern oneself with, heed, be mindful of.
"You should mind your own business."
To remember.
To have in mind; to intend.
To put in mind; to remind.

Synonyms:heed

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