noun

mind

mynd

noun

The part of a person responsible for thought, awareness, memory, and reasoning.

"Meditation helps clear her mind before a big decision."

"His mind was racing with possibilities."

An opinion, intention, or attitude.

"She changed her mind about the trip at the last minute."

verb

To be bothered by or object to something.

"Would you mind if I opened the window?"

"I don't mind waiting a few extra minutes."

To look after or take care of someone or something briefly.

"Could you mind the shop while I grab lunch?"

To be careful about something, or to pay attention to it.

"Mind the gap between the train and the platform."

How to Use Mind

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe seat of thinking, memory, and awareness; also a common verb meaning to object to something, to look after something, or to be careful.

Common mistake

"Do you mind if..." asks permission — answering "yes" actually means you object, which trips learners up. "No, I don't mind" is the polite way to agree.

Common pairings

mind the gap change your mind mind you never mind

Word Forms

minded past tense, minds plural, mind plural, minded plural, minds singular, mind singular, minded singular, mindest singular, mindedst singular, mindeth singular

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Etymology

From Old English mynd/gemynd ("mind, memory"), from a Germanic root ultimately tied to the Proto-Indo-European word for "thought" — the same root behind "mental" and "mention".

Rhymes for mind

Ind kind bind find wind rind lind hind grind blind rewind unwind

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