WORD OF THE DAY :MIND

mind

noun

maɪnd maɪnd

 

 

ability to think

1 [countable, uncountable] the part of a person that makes them able to be aware of things, to think and to feelthe conscious/subconscious mindThere were all kinds of thoughts running through my mind.There was no doubt in his mind that he'd get the job.‘Drugs’ are associated in most people's minds with drug abuse.She was in a disturbed state of mind.I could not have complete peace of mind before they returned. see also frame of mind, presence of mind

 2 [countable] your ability to think and reason; your intelligence; the particular way that somebody thinks

Synonym

intellectto have a brilliant/good/keen minda creative/evil/suspicious mindShe had a lively and enquiring mind.His mind is as sharp as ever.I've no idea how her mind works!He had the body of a man and the mind of a child.insights into the criminal mind see also one-track mind

 

intelligent person

3 [countable] a person who is very intelligent

Synonym

brain see also mastermindShe was one of the greatest minds of her generation.

 

thoughts

4 [countable] your thoughts, interest, etcKeep your mind on your work!Her mind is completely occupied by the new baby.The lecture dragged on and my mind wandered.Your mind's not on the job.He gave his mind to the arrangements for the next day.As for avoiding you, nothing could be further from my mind (= I was not thinking of it at all).

 

memory

5 [countable, usually singular] your ability to remember thingsWhen I saw the exam questions my mind just went blank (= I couldn't remember anything).Sorry—your name has gone right out of my mind.

 

Idioms

be all in somebody's/the mind

to be something that only exists in somebody's imagination

These problems are all in your mind, you know.

bear/keep somebody/something in mind|

to remember somebody/something; to remember or consider that…

be bored, frightened, pissed, stoned, etc. out of your mind

(informal) to be extremely bored, etc.

bear/keep in mind that…

to remember somebody/something; to remember or consider that…

be bored, frightened, pissed, stoned, etc. out of your mind

(informal) to be extremely bored, etc.

be/go out of your mind

to be unable to think or behave in a normal way; to become crazy

: (informal) You're lending them money? You must be out of your tiny mind!

be in two minds about something/about doing something

(British English) (North American English be of two minds about something/about doing something) to be unable to decide what you think about somebody/something, or whether to do something or notI was in two minds about the book (= I didn't know if I liked it or not).She's in two minds about accepting his invitation.

be of one/the same mind (about somebody/something)

to have the same opinion about somebody/something

be out of your mind with worry, etc.

to be extremely worried, etc.

bring/call somebody/something to mind

(formal)1 to remember somebody/something

Synonym

recallShe couldn't call to mind where she had seen him before.2 to remind you of somebody/something

Synonym

recallThe painting brings to mind some of Picasso's early works.

come/spring to mind

if something comes/springs to mind, you suddenly remember or think of it

When discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately come to mind.

have a good mind to do something

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have half a mind to do something

1 used to say that you think you will do something, although you are not sureI've half a mind to come with you tomorrow.2 used to say that you disapprove of what somebody has done and should do something about it, although you probably will notI've a good mind to write and tell your parents about it.

have somebody/something in mind (for something)

to be thinking of somebody/something, especially for a particular job, etc

Do you have anyone in mind for this job?Watching TV all evening wasn't exactly what I had in mind!

have it in mind to do something

(formal) to intend to do somethingFor a long time he had it in mind to write a novel about his experiences.

have a mind of your own

to have your own opinion and make your own decisions without being influenced by other people

She has a mind of her own and isn't afraid to say what she thinks. (humorous) My computer seems to have a mind of its own!

lose your mind

to become mentally ill

make up your mind

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make your mind up

to decide something

They're both beautiful—I can't make up my mind.Have you made up your minds where to go for your honeymoon?You'll never persuade him to stay—his mind's made up (= he has definitely decided to go).Come on—it's make your mind up time!

mind over matter

the use of the power of your mind to deal with physical problems

He said that keeping running in spite of the pain was just a question of mind over matter.

your mind's eye

your imagination

He pictured the scene in his mind's eye.

on your mind

if somebody/something is on your mind, you are thinking and worrying about them/it a lot

You've been on my mind all day.Don't bother your father tonight—he's got a lot on his mind.

put/get something out of your mind

to stop thinking about somebody/something; to deliberately forget somebody/something

I just can't get her out of my mind.

put somebody in mind of somebody/something

(old-fashioned) to make somebody think of somebody/something; to remind somebody of somebody/something

put/set somebody's mind at ease/rest

to do or say something to make somebody stop worrying about something

Synonym  reassure

put/set/turn your mind to something

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set your mind on something

to decide you want to achieve something and give this all your attention

She could have been a brilliant pianist if she'd put her mind to it.

take your mind off something

to make you forget about something unpleasant for a short time

Synonym

distractPainting helped take her mind off her troubles.

to my mind

in my opinion

It was a ridiculous thing to do, to my mind.

 

from: http://oald8.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/dictionary/mind_1#mind_1