noun

minding

Minding (noun) means the act of looking after, watching over, or paying careful attention to something. Example: “Minding three kids at once takes a lot of patience.”

noun

The act of looking after, watching over, or paying careful attention to something.

"Minding three kids at once takes a lot of patience."

How to use minding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLooking after someone or something, or paying close attention to a task.

Common pairings

child-minding minding the shop minding your own business

Word forms

mindings plural

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Etymology

From mind plus the "-ing" ending, forming the noun/gerund of the verb "to mind".

Rhymes for minding

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Frequently asked questions

What does “minding” mean?

The word “minding” means the act of looking after, watching over, or paying careful attention to something. In plain terms, looking after someone or something, or paying close attention to a task.

How do you use “minding” in a sentence?

Here is “minding” used in a sentence: “Minding three kids at once takes a lot of patience.”

What part of speech is “minding”?

“Minding” is a noun.

What is the meaning of minding?

"minding" (noun) means the act of looking after, watching over, or paying careful attention to something.