First Known Use: before 12th century
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1mind
noun \ˈmīnd\
: the part of a person that thinks, reasons, feels, and remembers
—used to describe the way a person thinks or the intelligence of a person
: a very intelligent person
Full Definition of MIND
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: recollection, memory <keep that in mind> <time out of mind>
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a : the element or complex of elements in an individual that feels, perceives, thinks, wills, and especially reasons b : the conscious mental events and capabilities in an organism c : the organized conscious and unconscious adaptive mental activity of an organism
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: the normal or healthy condition of the mental faculties
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: disposition, mood
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a : a person or group embodying mental qualities <the public mind> b : intellectual ability
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capitalized Christian Science : god 1b
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: a conscious substratum or factor in the universe
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: attention <pay him no mind>
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Origin of MIND
Middle English, from Old English gemynd; akin to Old High German gimunt memory, Latin ment-, mens mind, monēre to remind, warn, Greek menos spirit, mnasthai, mimnēskesthai to remember
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2mind
verb
: to be bothered by (something) : to object to or dislike (something)
: to care about or worry about (something or someone)
—used to make a polite request
Full Definition of MIND
transitive verb
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chiefly dialect : remind
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chiefly dialect : remember
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: to attend to closely
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a (1) : to become aware of : notice (2) : to regard with attention : consider important —often used in the imperative with following you for emphasis <I'm not against inspiration, mind you; I simply refuse to sit and stare at a blank page waiting for it — Dennis Whitcomb> b chiefly dialect : intend, purpose
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a : to give heed to attentively in order to obey b : to follow the orders or instructions of
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a : to be concerned about b : dislike <I don't mind going>
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a : to be careful : see <mind you finish it> b : to be cautious about <mind the broken rung>
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: to give protective care to : tend
intransitive verb
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: to be attentive or wary
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: to become concerned : care
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: to pay obedient heed or attention
— mind·er noun
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First Known Use of MIND
14th century
MIND Defined for Kids
1mind
noun \ˈmīnd\
Definition of MIND for Kids
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: the part of a person that thinks, reasons, feels, understands, and remembers
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: memory 1 <Keep my advice in mind.>
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: intention 1 <I changed my mind.>
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: a person's view or opinion about something <Speak your mind.>
2mind
verb
mind·edmind·ing
Definition of MIND for Kids
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: to pay attention to <Mind what you're doing.>
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: obey 1 <Be sure to mind the teacher.>
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: to be bothered by <“Don't mind the boys,” Abigail whispered. “They tease.” — Alice Dalgliesh, The Courage of Sarah Noble>
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: to object to : dislike <I don't mind the cold.>
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: to take charge of <Please mind the children.>
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: to be careful about <You should mind what you say.>
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mind
noun \ˈmīnd\
Medical Definition of MIND
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: the element or complex of elements in an individual that feels, perceives, thinks, wills, and especially reasons
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: the conscious mental events and capabilities in an organism
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: the organized conscious and unconscious adaptive mental activity of an organism
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