Mind: meaning, definitions and examples

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mind

 

[ maɪnd ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

The element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.

Synonyms

brain, intellect, psyche

Examples of usage

  • It's all in the mind.
  • She has a brilliant mind for mathematics.
Context #2 | Verb

to consider

To be distressed, disturbed, or anxious by something.

Synonyms

bother, care

Examples of usage

  • I don't mind waiting.
  • Do you mind if I open the window?

Translations

Translations of the word "mind" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mente

🇮🇳 मन

🇩🇪 Geist

🇮🇩 pikiran

🇺🇦 розум

🇵🇱 umysł

🇯🇵 心 (こころ)

🇫🇷 esprit

🇪🇸 mente

🇹🇷 zihin

🇰🇷 마음 (maeum)

🇸🇦 عقل (ʿaql)

🇨🇿 mysl

🇸🇰 mysel

🇨🇳 心 (xīn)

🇸🇮 um

🇮🇸 hugur

🇰🇿 ақыл

🇬🇪 გონება (goneba)

🇦🇿 ağıl

🇲🇽 mente

Etymology

The word 'mind' originated from the Old English 'gemynd', which meant memory, thought, purpose, desire, and intellect. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the consciousness and cognitive faculties of a person. The concept of the mind has been a central topic in philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience, exploring its nature, functions, and relationship to the brain.

See also: absentmindedness, mindful, mindfully, mindfulness, mindlessly, mindset, remind, unmindful.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #327, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.