mind
67 ENTRIES FOUND:
- mind (noun)
- mind (verb)
- mind–altering (adjective)
- mind–bending (adjective)
- mind–blowing (adjective)
- mind–boggling (adjective)
- minded (adjective)
- mind–numbing (adjective)
- mind–set (noun)
- mind reader (noun)
- bloody–minded (adjective)
- broad–minded (adjective)
- civic–minded (adjective)
- closed–minded (adjective)
- close–minded (adjective)
- evil–minded (adjective)
- fair–minded (adjective)
- frame of mind (noun)
- high–minded (adjective)
- like–minded (adjective)
- literal–minded (adjective)
- narrow–minded (adjective)
- open–minded (adjective)
- presence of mind (noun)
- right–minded (adjective)
- single–minded (adjective)
- small–minded (adjective)
- strong–minded (adjective)
- weak–minded (adjective)
- back (noun)
- bear (verb)
- blow (verb)
- call (verb)
- cast (verb)
- change (verb)
- come (verb)
- concentrate (verb)
- cross (verb)
- enter (verb)
- eye (noun)
- game (noun)
- half (pronoun)
- know (verb)
- leap (verb)
- make (verb)
- matter (noun)
- meeting (noun)
- never (adverb)
- open (verb)
- p (noun)
- piece (noun)
- put (verb)
- q (noun)
- read (verb)
- set (verb)
- set (adjective)
- shop (noun)
- sieve (noun)
- slip (verb)
- speak (verb)
- spring (verb)
- step (noun)
- store (noun)
- turn (noun)
- two (noun)
- unsound (adjective)
- wrap (verb)
plural
minds
plural
minds
Britannica Dictionary definition of MIND
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the part of a person that thinks, reasons, feels, and remembers
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see also frame of mind, presence of mind
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He read great literature to develop/cultivate his mind.
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It's important to keep your mind active as you grow older.
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He went for a walk to help clear his mind.
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the mysteries of the human mind
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My mind is always open to new ideas.
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You can't argue with him. His mind is closed.
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I can't concentrate: my mind is always wandering and I can't keep it focused on anything.
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Let me get this clear/straight in my mind [=let me understand this clearly]: are you saying that she was lying to me all along?
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I can't get that image out of my mind. = I can't stop seeing that image in my mind. = That image is stuck in my mind.
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The smell of pine sends my mind back to childhood.
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The sound of her voice jerked my mind back to the present.
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My mind tells me it can't work, but my heart tells me I want to try it.
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We must appeal to and win (over) the hearts and minds of the people. [=the emotions and the reasoning of the people]
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His conscious mind had forgotten the incident, but the memory of it was still buried somewhere in his subconscious/unconscious mind.
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There's absolutely no doubt in my mind about his guilt. [=I am sure that he is guilty]
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I know you're disappointed by their decision, but you should just put that out of your mind [=stop thinking about that] and go back to work.
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I'll handle the schedule. Just put it out of your mind. [=don't think or worry about it]
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Is there something on your mind? [=is there something troubling you?; are you worried or bothered about something?]
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Why don't you just say what's on your mind? [=why don't you just say what you are thinking?]
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I wish there were some way I could ease your (troubled) mind. = I wish there were some way I could set/put your mind at ease/rest. [=could make you stop worrying]
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These problems have been preying/weighing on his mind. [=he has been worrying about these problems]
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The safety of the children should be foremost/uppermost in all our minds now. [=we should all be thinking most about the safety of the children now]
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The idea that we might lose was the furthest thing from my mind. [=I never thought that we might lose]
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I have no intention of quitting my job. Nothing could be further from my mind.
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She says that getting married again is the last thing on her mind right now. [=she is not thinking at all about getting married again]
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What was going/running through your mind [=what were you thinking] when you agreed to do this?
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His name slips/escapes my mind at the moment. [=I can't remember his name]
◊ If something (such as an illness) is all in your/the mind, you are imagining it.
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He thinks he's very ill, but it's all in his mind.
◊ If your mind is set on something or you have your mind set on something, you are very determined to do or to get something.
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Her mind is set on becoming a doctor. = She has her mind set on becoming a doctor.
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It's important to be healthy in both body and mind.
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He's in a bad/good state of mind. [=he's in a bad/good mood]
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Installing a security system in your home will give you greater peace of mind. [=a feeling of being safe or protected]
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[count]
— used to describe the way a person thinks or the intelligence of a person
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She has a brilliant mind.
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He has an inquisitive/inquiring mind.
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He's an evil man with a warped/twisted mind.
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He's recognized as having one of the sharpest minds [=intellects] in this field.
3
— used in phrases that describe someone as mentally ill or crazy
— usually used informally in an exaggerated way
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There's something wrong with him. He's not in his right mind. [=he is mentally ill]
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No one in their right mind would try such a stunt. = Who in their right mind would try such a stunt?
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(law) She claims that her father was not of sound mind when he changed his will. = She claims her father was of unsound mind. [=was not sane or rational]
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What a ridiculous idea! You must be out of your mind [=crazy] to believe that.
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I was (going) out of my mind with worry. [=I was extremely worried]
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I feel like I'm losing my mind. = I feel like I'm going out of my mind. [=I feel like I'm going crazy]
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That noise is driving me out of my mind! [=driving me crazy]
◊ The phrase out of your mind is also used informally to make a statement stronger.
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I was bored out of my mind. [=I was very bored]
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She was frightened out of her mind.
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[count]
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a very intelligent person
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Many of the world's greatest minds in physics will be attending the convention.
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[noncount]
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a particular way of thinking about a situation
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Everyone at the meeting was of like mind [=everyone agreed] about how to proceed.
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She is of the same mind as me. [=she agrees with me]
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We're all of one mind about him [=we all agree about him]: he's the one we want.
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To/In my mind, that's wrong.
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[noncount]
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attention that is given to a person or thing
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Try to relax and take/get/keep your mind off your problems. [=stop thinking about your problems]
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I'm finding it hard to keep my mind on my work. [=to concentrate on my work]
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After finishing work on the remodeling project, she was able to turn her mind to [=direct her attention to; work on] other matters.
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Don't pay him any mind. [=don't pay attention to him; ignore him]
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He kept talking but she paid him no mind.
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You shouldn't pay any/much mind to what he says.
a meeting of (the) minds
at/in the back of your mind
blow someone's mind
informal
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to strongly affect someone's mind with shock, confusion, etc.
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to amaze or overwhelm someone's mind
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see also mind-blowing
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The music really blew my mind.
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The thought of all she's accomplished at such a young age just blows my mind.
call/bring (something) to mind
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to cause (something) to be remembered or thought of
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Seeing her again brought to mind the happy times we spent together in college.
change someone's mind
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to cause someone to change an opinion or decision
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I tried to convince her, but I couldn't change her mind.
change your mind
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to change your decision or opinion about something
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He wasn't going to come, but at the last minute he changed his mind.
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I tried to convince her, but she wouldn't change her mind.
come/spring/leap to mind
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to be remembered or thought of
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What comes to mind when you hear his name?
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I didn't mean to offend you. I just said the first thing that came to/into my mind.
concentrate the/your mind
cross someone's mind
enter your mind
give someone a piece of your mind
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to speak to someone in an angry way
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He stopped making so much noise after I went over there and gave him a piece of my mind.
have a good mind
or have half a mind
◊ If you have a good mind or have half a mind to do something, you have a feeling that you want to do it, especially because you are angry or annoyed, but you will probably not do it.
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I have a good mind to go over there and tell him to be quiet.
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I have half a mind to tell her what I really think of her.
have a mind like a sieve
have a mind of your own
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to have your own ideas and make your own choices about what should be done
— often used figuratively
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Her parents want her to go to college, but she has a mind of her own and she insists on trying to become an actress.
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I can't get the camera to work right. It seems to have a mind of its own.
have (someone or something) in mind
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to be thinking of (someone or something): such as
a
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to be thinking of choosing (someone) for a job, position, etc.
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They have you in mind for the job. [=they are thinking of giving the job to you]
b
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to be thinking of doing (something)
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“I'd like to do something special for our anniversary.” “What sort of thing did you have in mind?”
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He had it in mind [=intended] to leave the business to his daughter.
in mind
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in your thoughts
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We designed this product with people like you in mind. [=we designed it for people like you]
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He went into the bar with trouble in mind. [=intending to cause trouble]
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Before you disregard his advice, keep/bear in mind [=remember] that he is regarded as one of the leading experts in this field.
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We have a limited amount of money to spend, and we need to keep that in mind [=think of that; consider that] while we're planning our vacation.
in your mind's eye
know your own mind
make up your mind
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to make a decision about something
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I can't make up my mind [=decide] where to take my vacation.
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He had made up his mind not to go.
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He's thinking about going, but he still hasn't made up his mind (about it).
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He's not going. His mind is made up. [=he has made a decision and will not change it]
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I can't decide for you. You'll have to make up your own mind.
mind over matter
— used to describe a situation in which someone is able to control a physical condition, problem, etc., by using the mind
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His ability to keep going even when he is tired is a simple question of mind over matter.
of two minds
(US) or British in two minds
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not decided or certain about something
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having two opinions or ideas about something
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I can't make up my mind where to take my vacation: I'm of two minds about where to go.
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I'm of two minds about (hiring) him: he seems well-qualified, but he doesn't have much experience.
open your mind
put (someone) in mind of (something)
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to cause (someone) to remember or think of (something)
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What happened to you yesterday puts me in mind of [=reminds me of] what happened to me a year ago.
put/set your mind to (something)
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to give your attention to (something) and try very hard to do it
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You'd be surprised at what you can accomplish when you put your mind to it.
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We can solve this problem if we put our minds to it.
read someone's mind
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to know exactly what someone is thinking
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see also mind reader
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“I think we should go out to a movie tonight.” “You read my mind. I was thinking the same thing.”
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It's as if you could read my mind.
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He claims that he has the ability to read minds.
speak your mind
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to say what you think
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to state your opinion
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If you don't agree with him, don't be afraid to speak your mind.
take a load/weight off your mind
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to make you stop worrying about something
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Hearing that she's safe has really taken a load off my mind!
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mind
/ˈmaɪnd/
verb
minds;
minded;
minding
2
mind
/ˈmaɪnd/
verb
minds;
minded;
minding
Britannica Dictionary definition of MIND
1
not used in progressive tenses
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to be bothered by (something)
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to object to or dislike (something)
[+ object]
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I mind it greatly [=it bothers me very much] when people are rude.
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I don't mind the rain. = I don't mind if it rains. [=the rain doesn't bother me]
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I don't mind making dinner. [=I am willing to make dinner; making dinner does not bother me]
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I wouldn't mind having a piece of pie myself. [=I would like to have a piece of pie too]
[no object]
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It was raining, but I didn't mind.
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Our flight was delayed—not that I minded [=I was not bothered by it], since I was late getting to the airport myself.
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I'd like another cupcake, if you don't mind. [=if it is all right with you]
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[+ object]
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to care about or worry about (something or someone)
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They don't seem to mind where they sit. = They seem not to mind where they sit.
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I don't mind very much what happens.
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“Why is he so angry?” “Oh, don't mind him. He's always complaining about something.”
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Don't mind me [=don't worry about or pay attention to me]: I'll be all right.
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[+ object]
a
— used to make a polite request
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Do you mind me/my sitting here? [=would you be bothered if I sat here?]
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Do you mind if I smoke? = Would you mind if I smoked?
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Would you mind doing me a small favor?
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I'm tired. Would you mind leaving a little early? = Would you mind it if we left a little early?
b
— used in phrases with if when you have said something that might bother or upset someone
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How old are you, if you don't mind my/me asking? [=may I ask how old you are?; would you be offended if I asked how old you are?]
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You look a bit old for this job, if you don't mind my/me saying so. [=if I may say so]
c
— used in informal phrases with I
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“Would you like another cup of coffee?” “Thank you: I don't mind if I do!” [=yes, I'd like another cup]
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I was shocked by the news, I don't mind telling you! [=I must say/admit that I was shocked by the news]
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I don't mind saying/admitting that I was very disappointed by her decision.
d
— used in informal phrases that show anger or annoyance
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“That old woman's a real pain!” “Do you MIND!? That's my mother you're talking about!”
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“Let me help you with that.” “I'll do it myself, if you don't mind!”
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5
[+ object]
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to take care of (something or someone)
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to watch or be in charge of (something or someone)
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see also mind the store (below)
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Who's going to mind the office while you're away?
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Who's minding the children?
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[+ object]
a
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to be careful about (something)
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see also mind your p's and q's at 1p
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You'd better mind what you say.
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Mind your tongue/language! [=stop saying offensive or improper things]
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His mother told him to mind his manners. [=to behave in a polite and proper way]
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(chiefly Brit) Mind how you behave when we get there.
b
chiefly British
— used to tell someone to be aware of something that could be a problem or danger
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The wind is very strong: mind your hat!
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Mind the broken glass! [=watch out for the broken glass]
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Mind the missing step!
c
chiefly British
— used to tell someone to be sure to do something or to be careful to prevent something from happening
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Mind [=make sure] you've finished the project before he gets back!
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Mind he doesn't lose his ticket!
mind out
[phrasal verb] British
— used to tell someone to be careful
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Mind out—one of the steps is missing!
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There's a car coming! Mind out! [=look out, watch out]
mind the store
(US) or British mind the shop
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to be in charge of a place when the person who is usually in charge is not there
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Who's minding the store while the boss is away?
mind you
informal
— used in speech to give stress to a statement that you are making so that a preceding or following statement will not be misunderstood
— often used in British English without you
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His advice wasn't very helpful. I'm not criticizing him, mind you.
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Mind you, I'm not criticizing him, but the truth is that his advice wasn't very helpful.
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His advice wasn't very helpful. I'm not criticizing him, mind!
mind your own business
mind your step
never mind
1
— used to tell someone not to worry about something
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Never mind your mistake: it wasn't serious.
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So you made a little mistake! Never mind (about that): it wasn't serious.
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Do you know where my keys are? Oh, never mind. Here they are.
2
— used to refer to something that is even less likely or possible than the thing previously mentioned
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I can barely understand it, never mind [=let alone, much less] explain it.
never you mind
informal
— used to tell someone that you will not be answering a question
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“Just how old are you anyway?” “Never you mind!”
