mind
1 of 2noun
ˈmīnd 
1
: recollection, memory
keep that in mind
time out of mind
2
a
: the element or complex (see complex entry 1 sense 1) of elements in an individual that feels, perceives, thinks, wills, and especially reasons
Keep your mind active as you grow older.
b
: the conscious mental events and capabilities in an organism
c
: the organized conscious and unconscious adaptive mental activity of an organism
3
: intention, desire
I changed my mind
4
: the normal or healthy condition of the mental faculties
Who in their right mind would try such a stunt?
5
: opinion, view
was urged to speak his mind
6
: disposition, mood
He's in a bad state of mind.
7
a
: a person or group embodying mental qualities
the public mind
b
: intellectual ability
the works of men of mind—
Alfred Tennyson
Alfred Tennyson8
capitalized Christian Science : god sense 1b
9
: a conscious substratum or factor in the universe
10
: attention
pay him no mind
mind
2 of 2verb
minded; minding; minds
transitive verb
1
chiefly dialectal : remind
2
chiefly dialectal : remember
3
: to attend to closely
4
a(1)
: to become aware of : notice
(2)
: to regard with attention : consider important —often used in the imperative with following you for emphasis
I'm not against inspiration, mind you; I simply refuse to sit and stare at a blank page waiting for it—Dennis Whitcomb
Dennis Whitcomb b
chiefly dialectal : intend, purpose
5
a
: to give heed to attentively in order to obey
b
: to follow the orders or instructions of
6
a
: to be concerned about
b
: dislike
I don't mind going
7
a
: to be careful : see
mind you finish it
b
: to be cautious about
mind the broken rung
8
: to give protective care to : tend
intransitive verb
1
: to be attentive or wary
2
: to become concerned : care
3
: to pay obedient heed or attention
minder noun
Synonyms
Noun
- brain
- cerebrum
- head
- psyche
- thinker
Verb
- attend
- hark
- harken
- hear
- hearken
- heed
- listen
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Noun He read great literature to develop his mind. It's important to keep your mind active as you grow older. He went for a walk to help clear his mind. the mysteries of the human mind My mind is always open to new ideas. You can't argue with him. His mind is closed. I can't concentrate: my mind is always wandering and I can't keep it focused on anything. The smell of pine sends my mind back to childhood. The sound of her voice jerked my mind back to the present. My mind tells me it can't work, but my heart tells me I want to try it. Verb It was raining, but I didn't mind. I don't mind very much what happens. “Why is he so angry?” “Oh, don't mind him. He's always complaining about something.” See More
Recent Examples on the WebDiana Kelly Levey, Health, 20 Feb. 2023 Also keep in mind that the money transferred to an IRA goes to the beneficiary of the account, or the student and not the owner of the account. —Robert Farrington, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023 Tax season 2023 officially started:Here are key deadlines to keep in mind. —Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2023 Keep in mind that with any change in diet, your dog will likely exhibit inconsistent bowel movements as their stomach adjusts to the new food. —Maddie Topliff, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2023 Keep in mind that over-tightening the screws can damage the wall or damage the drywall anchors. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023 Keep in mind: This application process does not apply for restaurants looking to seat diners on private patio space. —Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Feb. 2023 Keep in mind that the higher the magnification, the more movement will affect your image. —Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2023 Something to keep in mind, however, is that 5G infrastructure is still underway, so the network will become more widespread over the next few years. —Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 17 Feb. 2023 Mary Anastasia O’grady, WSJ, 5 Feb. 2023 Thankfully, the royal family didn't seem to mind and even poked fun at Louis' antics in a social media post. —Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023 Some bands aren’t big fans of big anniversaries and nostalgia tours, but the guys in Thrice don’t seem to mind. —Josh Chesler, SPIN, 1 Feb. 2023 Moncada didn’t seem to mind that her surprise had been spoiled. —John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2022 The volunteers didn’t seem to mind the change in venue. —Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2022 Principals Ted Sarandos and Lorne Michaels don’t seem to mind. —David Katz And Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2022 Harden didn't seem to mind too much, registering his 53rd career triple-double in a Brooklyn victory. —Michael Shapiro, Chron, 2 Dec. 2022 People started lining up early in the morning and didn’t seem to mind the cold to get their meals. —Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2022 See More
Noun
Yes, the price of the equipment will be one of them, but also keep in mind whether an indoor bike will require cycling shoes, a monthly membership, mats, delivery and setup. —Diana Kelly Levey, Health, 20 Feb. 2023 Also keep in mind that the money transferred to an IRA goes to the beneficiary of the account, or the student and not the owner of the account. —Robert Farrington, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023 Tax season 2023 officially started:Here are key deadlines to keep in mind. —Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2023 Keep in mind that with any change in diet, your dog will likely exhibit inconsistent bowel movements as their stomach adjusts to the new food. —Maddie Topliff, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2023 Keep in mind that over-tightening the screws can damage the wall or damage the drywall anchors. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023 Keep in mind: This application process does not apply for restaurants looking to seat diners on private patio space. —Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Feb. 2023 Keep in mind that the higher the magnification, the more movement will affect your image. —Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2023 Something to keep in mind, however, is that 5G infrastructure is still underway, so the network will become more widespread over the next few years. —Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 17 Feb. 2023 Verb
Lula doesn’t seem to mind being used in this way, perhaps because climate change, a subject which has leaders in the developing world seeing dollar signs, is on the agenda. —Mary Anastasia O’grady, WSJ, 5 Feb. 2023 Thankfully, the royal family didn't seem to mind and even poked fun at Louis' antics in a social media post. —Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023 Some bands aren’t big fans of big anniversaries and nostalgia tours, but the guys in Thrice don’t seem to mind. —Josh Chesler, SPIN, 1 Feb. 2023 Moncada didn’t seem to mind that her surprise had been spoiled. —John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2022 The volunteers didn’t seem to mind the change in venue. —Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2022 Principals Ted Sarandos and Lorne Michaels don’t seem to mind. —David Katz And Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2022 Harden didn't seem to mind too much, registering his 53rd career triple-double in a Brooklyn victory. —Michael Shapiro, Chron, 2 Dec. 2022 People started lining up early in the morning and didn’t seem to mind the cold to get their meals. —Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb
Middle English, from Old English gemynd; akin to Old High German gimunt memory, Latin ment-, mens mind, monēre to remind, warn, Greek menos spirit, mnasthai, mimnēskesthai to remember
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Phrases Containing mind
Kids Definition
mind
1 of 2 noun ˈmīnd
1
: the state of remembering or of being remembered : memory, recollection
call to mind
2
: the part of a person that feels, perceives, thinks, wills, and especially reasons
3
: intention sense 1, desire
changed my mind
4
: the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
lose one's mind
5
: one's view or opinion about something : view
speak your mind
mind
2 of 2 verb1
chiefly dialect : remember sense 1
2
: to pay attention to : heed
mind what you're doing
mind your own business
3
: obey sense 1a
mind one's parents
4
: to be bothered by
never mind your mistake
minds the cold
5
: to be careful about : watch out for
mind the broken glass
6
: to take charge of
minding the children
Medical Definition
mind
noun ˈmīnd
1
: the element or complex of elements in an individual that feels, perceives, thinks, wills, and especially reasons
2
: the conscious mental events and capabilities in an organism
3
: the organized conscious and unconscious adaptive mental activity of an organism
mind 1 of 2
noun
1
as in brain
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons scientists still disagree about exactly where the mind is located Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- brain
- psyche
- intellect
- head
- intelligence
- thinker
- cerebrum
- wisdom
- skull
- perception
- insight
- brilliance
- consciousness
- reason
- wit
- awareness
- judgment
- alertness
- mentality
- gray matter
- acumen
- sagacity
- astuteness
- cognizance
- perspicacity
- judgement
- noodle
- belfry
- loaf
- sapience
- self-consciousness
- self-awareness
2
as in sanity
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities everyone used to tease him and tell him he was out of his mind when he swore he'd seen a flying saucer Synonyms & Similar Words
- sanity
- sense
- head
- reason
- health
- saneness
- daylights
- rationality
- marbles
- healthfulness
- wit(s)
- reasonableness
- soundness
- lucidness
- lucidity
- wisdom
- healthiness
- wholesomeness
- clearheadedness
- normality
- normalcy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- insanity
- madness
- dementia
- delusion
- mania
- derangement
- hallucination
- delirium
- hysteria
- frenzy
- lunacy
- unreason
3
as in opinion
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge please speak your mind freely on this matter Synonyms & Similar Words
- opinion
- belief
- view
- feeling
- attitude
- impression
- eye
- conviction
- perception
- notion
- thought
- sentiment
- judgment
- idea
- judgement
- say
- observation
- verdict
- guess
- persuasion
- comment
- assumption
- suggestion
- theory
- advice
- concept
- take
- perspective
- decision
- faith
- viewpoint
- reflection
- stand
- conception
- estimate
- presumption
- determination
- remark
- stance
- esteem
- estimation
- hypothesis
- hunch
- conclusion
- presupposition
- input
- recommendation
- standpoint
- conjecture
- position
- deliverance
- outlook
- surmise
- credit
- credence
- shoes
- angle
- slant
- counterview
- obiter dictum
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- fact
- truth
4
as in recollection
the power or process of recalling what has been previously learned or experienced call to mind the events of last year Synonyms & Similar Words
- recollection
- memory
- thinking
- perception
- understanding
- consciousness
- comprehension
- remembrance
- reminiscence
- reflection
- awareness
- meditation
- contemplation
- musing
- grasp
- total recall
- cognizance
- retrospection
- hypermnesia
- apprehension
- grip
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- repression
- amnesia
- forgetfulness
mind
2 of 2verb
1
as in to listen
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing you'll be in big trouble if you don't straighten up and mind Synonyms & Similar Words
- listen
- hear
- heed
- hearken
- hark
- harken
- prick up one's ears
- attend
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignore
- disregard
- tune out
- discount
2
as in to remember
chiefly dialect to bring back to mind I seem to mind such a tale from way back Synonyms & Similar Words
- remember
- recall
- recollect
- remind
- reproduce
- reminisce (about)
- evoke
- recapture
- hearken back (to)
- flash back (to)
- harken back (to)
- think (of)
- educe
- elicit
- recur
- hark back (to)
- relive
- extract
- represent
- raise
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- forget
- ignore
- disregard
- lose
- disremember
- neglect
- overlook
- miss
- unlearn
- misremember
- blank (out)
3
as in to obey
to act according to the commands of tell the children to mind the babysitter Synonyms & Similar Words
- obey
- follow
- observe
- abide by
- regard
- keep to
- hear
- notice
- comply (with)
- heed
- conform (to)
- fall in with
- watch
- note
- goose-step (to)
- adhere (to)
- take
- mark
- yield (to)
- submit (to)
- acquiesce (to)
- attend
- assent (to)
- agree (to)
- defer (to)
- accede (to)
- surrender (to)
- listen (to)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- dare
- challenge
- defy
- direct
- refuse
- disobey
- lead
- ignore
- disregard
- renounce
- rebel (against)
- overlook
- dismiss
- break
- violate
- repudiate
- pooh
- tune out
- fight
- disoblige
- transgress
- breach
- resist
- brush (off)
- withstand
- mock
- contest
- pass over
- dispute
- infringe
- oppose
- scorn
- combat
- scoff (at)
- wink (at)
- revolt (against)
- deride
- flout
- buck
- shrug off
- overpass
- pooh-pooh
- mutiny (against)
4
as in to notice
to be cautious of or on guard against mind the slippery steps Synonyms & Similar Words
- notice
- ware
- see
- watch
- note
- heed
- perceive
- guard (against)
- beware (of)
- observe
- mark
- keep one's eyes peeled for
- watch out (for)
- keep one's eyes open for
- discern
- look out (for)
- behold
- attend
- be on the lookout for
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignore
- miss
- disregard
- overlook
- discount
5
as in to care
to have an interest or concern for don't mind him; he's always complaining Synonyms & Similar Words
- care
- watch
- notice
- regard
- heed
- note
- look out (for)
- observe
- attend
- feel (for)
- sympathize (with)
- empathize (with)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignore
- disregard
- overlook
6
as in to watch
to take charge of especially on behalf of another the salesperson will mind the store while the manager goes out to lunch Synonyms & Similar Words
- watch
- supervise
- guard
- oversee
- control
- tend
- look after
- manage
- see to
- protect
- attend
- see after
- guide
- operate
- direct
- run
- govern
- superintend
- conduct
- mother
- take care of
- regulate
- safeguard
- baby
- steward
- care (for)
- shield
- patrol
- shepherd
- administrate
- preside (over)
- chaperone
- chaperon
- babysit
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- forget
- ignore
- disregard
- abandon
- neglect
- pass over
7
as in to note
to take notice of and be guided by mind the instructions that appear at the top of the first page of the exam Synonyms & Similar Words
- note
- follow
- regard
- heed
- respect
- obey
- consider
- observe
- watch
- keep
- ponder
- contemplate
- listen (to)
- mull
- hear
- notice
- weigh
- see
- conform (to)
- mark
- comply (with)
- hearken (to)
- attend (to)
- hark (to)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignore
- disregard
- neglect
- dismiss
- tune out
- pooh
- pass over
- gloss (over)
- discount
- scorn
- defy
- brush (aside or off)
- slight
- shrug off
- flout
- pooh-pooh
- gloze (over)
- snub
Phrases Containing mind
- in normal circumstances
- in nothing flat
- in nuce
- in number
- in numbers
- in obedience
- in om
- in omnia paratus
- in on
- in on the act
- in on the ground floor
- in one
- lay fee
- lay figure
- lay figures
- lay great emphasis on
- lay great store by
- lay great stress on
- lay great stress/emphasis on
- lay hold of
- lay in
- lay into
- lay it on
- lay it on the line
- lay lord