Cool MateMind
UK /["/maɪnd/"]/US /["/maɪnd/"]/
Definition
the part of a person that makes them able to be aware of things, to think and to feel
In simple words: The part of you that thinks and feels.
Examples
- She has a brilliant mind for mathematics.
- Please mind the gap between the train and the platform.
- I changed my mind about going to the party.
- It's hard to change someone's mind once they have made a decision.
- Mind your manners when you're at the table.
- He can't get it out of his mind; it keeps bothering him.
- You need to have a clear mind to solve complex problems.
- Mind if I sit here?
Usage notes
Used in various contexts, such as 'Mind your manners' (casual) or 'To have something in mind' (neutral). Avoid using 'mind' in overly formal situations.
Grammar pattern
mind + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'find' - remember to find your mind among your thoughts.
Collocations
- human
- conscious
- subconscious
- come into
- come to
- cross
- work
- drift
- stray
- in your mind
- in mind
- on your mind
- at the back of your mind
- in the back of your mind
- at the forefront of your mind
- human
- conscious
- subconscious
- come into
- come to
- cross
- work
- drift
- stray
- in your mind
- in mind
- on your mind
- at the back of your mind
- in the back of your mind
- at the forefront of your mind
- human
- conscious
- subconscious
- come into
- come to
- cross
- work
- drift
- stray
- in your mind
- in mind
- on your mind
- at the back of your mind
- in the back of your mind
- at the forefront of your mind
- human
- conscious
- subconscious
- come into
- come to
- cross
- work
- drift
- stray
- in your mind
- in mind
- on your mind
- at the back of your mind
- in the back of your mind
- at the forefront of your mind
- human
- conscious
- subconscious
- come into
- come to
- cross
- work
- drift
- stray
- in your mind
- in mind
- on your mind
- at the back of your mind
- in the back of your mind
- at the forefront of your mind
Synonyms
- brain
- recall
- recall
- occur to somebody
- reassure
- distract
Antonyms
- ignorance
- disregard
- carelessness
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'mind' with 'brain' - 'mind' refers to thoughts and feelings, while 'brain' is the physical organ.
- Using 'minded' when you mean 'mindful' - 'minded' refers to having a particular inclination.
- Saying 'mind give me a moment' instead of 'mind giving me a moment?'