mind meaning and definition

MIND noun

Definition of mind (noun)

1. that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason
   • "his mind wandered"; "I couldn't get his words out of my head"
   • synonyms: brain, head, nous, psyche
2. recall or remembrance
   • "it came to mind"
3. an opinion formed by judging something
   • "he was reluctant to make his judgment known"; "she changed her mind"
   • synonyms: judgement, judgment
4. an important intellectual
   • "the great minds of the 17th century"
   • synonyms: creative thinker, thinker
5. attention
   • "don't pay him any mind"
6. your intention; what you intend to do
   • "he had in mind to see his old teacher"; "the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces"
   • synonyms: idea
7. knowledge and intellectual ability
   • "he reads to improve his mind"; "he has a keen intellect"
   • synonyms: intellect

MIND verb

Definition of mind (verb)

1. be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
   • "I don't mind your behavior"
2. be concerned with or about something or somebody
3. be in charge of or deal with
   • "She takes care of all the necessary arrangements"
   • synonyms: take care
4. pay close attention to; give heed to
   • "Heed the advice of the old men"
   • synonyms: heed, listen
5. be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
   • "Beware of telephone salesmen"
   • synonyms: beware
6. keep in mind
   • synonyms: bear in mind
   • antonym: forget