Brain: meaning, definitions and examples

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brain

[ breɪn ]

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human anatomy

The brain is the organ inside your head that controls your thoughts, movements, feelings, and everything else you do.

Synonyms

cognition, intellect, mind

Examples of usage

The brain is responsible for processing information from the senses.
The brain is divided into different regions, each with specific functions.

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figurative

The brain can also refer to a person's intellect or mental capacity.

Synonyms

intellect, intelligence, mind

Examples of usage

She has a brilliant brain for solving puzzles.
His creative brain never ceases to impress me.

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informal

To brain someone means to hit them on the head with a heavy object.

Synonyms

clobber, hit, strike

Examples of usage

He threatened to brain the intruder with a baseball bat.
Be careful, you might brain yourself with that rock!

Translations

Translations of the word "brain" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cérebro

🇮🇳 मस्तिष्क

🇩🇪 Gehirn

🇮🇩 otak

🇺🇦 мозок

🇵🇱 mózg

🇯🇵 脳 (のう)

🇫🇷 cerveau

🇪🇸 cerebro

🇹🇷 beyin

🇰🇷 뇌 (noe)

🇸🇦 دماغ

🇨🇿 mozek

🇸🇰 mozog

🇨🇳 大脑 (dà nǎo)

🇸🇮 možgani

🇮🇸 heili

🇰🇿 ми

🇬🇪 ტვინი

🇦🇿 beyin

🇲🇽 cerebro

Word origin

The word 'brain' has its origins in the Old English word 'brægen', which is related to the Old High German 'bragan' and the Old Norse 'heili'. The brain has long been considered the seat of intelligence and consciousness in humans, with early civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks recognizing its importance. The study of the brain, known as neuroscience, has advanced significantly over the centuries, leading to a greater understanding of its functions and complexities.