mind

Meaning of mind in English

Noun

1. the part of a person that thinks, feels, or remembers something

the workings of the mind
I am sound in mind and body.
A sound mind in a sound body. (proverb)

2. a person’s ability to think, reason, and understand something; intellectual power

He has a dull[⇔smart] mind.  ー  He hasn't got much (of a) brain.
He is out of mind.  ー  He is insane.
He is in one's right mind. ー He is sane.

3. a view or opinion; way of thinking

I changed my mind.
He read my mind.
We are of the same mind on that matter.

4. attention

I often lets my mind wander during class.
My body is here but my mind is somewhere else during class.

5. disposition; inclination

Do you really have a mind to do it?
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6. intention; desire

I have a great mind to go.
I have half a mind to study abroad.
He was of a mind to obey his father.

7. memory or recollection

bring[call] to mind
Bear in mind what you shouldn't do.
The memory of 3.11 earthquake and tsunami is still fresh in my mind.

Verb

1. be annoyed or troubled by something; take offence

It was hard work but he didn't mind.
I don't mind walking in the rain.
Please tell me your address and phone number if you don't mind.
Do you mind if I sit here?
Do you mind me smoking?
(Do you) Mind if I share your table?

2. be reluctant to do; be unwilling to do

Would you mind if I open the window?
Would you mind turning the volume down a little bit?

3. care about; worry about

Never mind the cost.
Don't mind me.

4. pay attention to; direct one’s attention to

Mind your own business.

5. take care of; look after

mind cattle
mind the body
mind children
Who's caring the shop?
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6. bear in mind; take into consideration

Mind what I tell you.

7. remember to do; take care to do

Mind you don't forget to post a letter.

8. UK, be careful or cautious; watch out for

Mind the steps! ーWatch your steps!
Mind! You'll slip.
Mind your manners.
Shop well but mind your wallet.
Mind (out) how you drive. ー Be careful when you drive.
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