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minds

/maɪndz/
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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"

verb

  • (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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