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Brain

🇬🇧 UK /["/breɪn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/breɪn/"]/

Meaning of Brain

the organ inside the head that controls movement, thought, memory and feeling

In simple words: The part of your body that helps you think and feel.

Brain in a sentence

• The brain controls all the functions of the body.
• She is using her brain to solve the puzzle.
• Reading books helps to keep your brain active.
• He felt a sharp pain in his brain after the fall.
• Your brain is like a computer that processes information.
• People often say that exercise is good for the brain.

How to use Brain

Use ‘brain’ when referring to the organ itself or to describe someone's intelligence. It is not appropriate to use in a casual or informal setting as a synonym for 'head'.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'brain' as a 'train' for thoughts, transporting your ideas.

Related words

Collocations with Brain

• human
• left
• right
• cell
• tissue
• region
• in the/​your brain
• on the/​your brain
• blow your brains out
• fertile
• fine
• good
• rack
• pick somebody’s
• take
• function
• tick over
• work
• power
• drain
• brain behind
• brains, not brawn
• etc.
• have a brain for something
• fertile
• fine
• good
• rack
• pick somebody’s
• take
• function
• tick over
• work
• power
• drain
• brain behind
• brains, not brawn
• etc.
• have a brain for something

Synonyms for Brain

• mind
• intellect
• thinking organ
• cerebrum

Opposites of Brain

• ignorance
• stupidity

Common mistakes with Brain

• Confused with 'mind'; 'brain' refers to the physical organ, while 'mind' refers to thoughts and consciousness.
• Using 'brain' in a plural form; it is usually singular in the context of referring to the organ.

Frequently asked questions about Brain

What does Brain mean?

The part of your body that helps you think and feel.

What is the definition of Brain?

the organ inside the head that controls movement, thought, memory and feeling

How do you use Brain in a sentence?

The brain controls all the functions of the body.

Can you give another example of Brain?

She is using her brain to solve the puzzle.

What are synonyms for Brain?

Common alternatives include mind, intellect, thinking organ, cerebrum.

What is the opposite of Brain?

Opposite meanings include ignorance, stupidity.

What words go with Brain?

It commonly pairs with human, left, right, cell, tissue, region, in the/​your brain, on the/​your brain, blow your brains out, fertile, fine, good, rack, pick somebody’s, take, function, tick over, work, power, drain, brain behind, brains, not brawn, etc., have a brain for something, fertile, fine, good, rack, pick somebody’s, take, function, tick over, work, power, drain, brain behind, brains, not brawn, etc., have a brain for something.

What are common mistakes when using Brain?

Confused with 'mind'; 'brain' refers to the physical organ, while 'mind' refers to thoughts and consciousness. Using 'brain' in a plural form; it is usually singular in the context of referring to the organ.

How do you pronounce Brain?

US: /["/breɪn/"]/, UK: /["/breɪn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Brain?

Use ‘brain’ when referring to the organ itself or to describe someone's intelligence. It is not appropriate to use in a casual or informal setting as a synonym for 'head'.

What CEFR level is Brain?

"Brain" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.