mind
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.the part of a person that lets them think, feel, and imagine.
n.the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, and to think and feel.
Simple“I can't get that catchy song out of my mind today.”
In context“The philosopher argued that the mind and the body are distinct entities, though they interact constantly throughout a person's life.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
n.your opinion or what you plan to do.
n.an individual's opinion, view, or specific intention regarding a matter.
Simple“Have you changed your mind about which car you want to buy?”
In context“Once the director has made up her mind, it is notoriously difficult to persuade her to consider an alternative strategy.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a person who is very clever or has a specific way of thinking.
n.a person viewed in relation to their intellectual powers.
Simple“She is one of the greatest scientific minds of our time.”
In context“The conference brought together the most brilliant minds in the field of artificial intelligence to discuss ethical safeguards.”
Synonyms - 04 A2 Elementary
v.to feel annoyed or worried by something.
v.to feel objection, annoyance, or discomfort regarding something; typically used in negative or interrogative sentences.
Simple“Do you mind if I open the window for some fresh air?”
In context“Most residents did not mind the noise of the construction during the day, provided the site remained quiet after six o'clock.”
Usageusually takes a gerund (-ing) or a noun phrase as an object
PitfallI don't mind to wait for you. I don't mind waiting for you.The verb 'mind' is followed by the -ing form, not the infinitive with 'to'.
- 05 A2 Elementary
v.to be careful about something or pay attention to a danger.
v.to be careful of or pay attention to something; often used as a warning.
Simple“Please mind the step as you walk into the garden.”
In context“The sign warned passengers to mind the gap between the train and the platform edge to avoid injury.”
- 06 B1 Intermediate
v.to take care of someone or something for a short time.
v.to take charge of or look after someone or something temporarily.
Simple“Could you mind my bags for a moment while I buy a ticket?”
In context“She earned extra money during the summer by minding her neighbour's children while their parents were at work.”
- 07 C2 Proficiency
v.to remember something or bring it back to your memory.
v.to recall to one's memory; to remember.
Simple“Do you mind the time we went to that little café in the woods?”
In context“The old man could still mind the days before the village had electricity, describing the oil lamps with vivid detail.”
Teacher's tipThis sense is mostly found in Scottish or Northern English dialects; modern speakers usually use 'remember'.
Usage human mind · mind homogeneous