Mind (Noun)
Meaning 1
An important intellectual; "the great minds of the 17th century".
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Nouns denoting people.
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- She was a brilliant mind who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of physics.
- His unique mind and way of thinking set him apart from his peers in the scientific community.
- The minds of Einstein and Hawking are often compared and contrasted by scholars.
- One of the greatest minds in mathematics, he solved a problem that had stumped experts for centuries.
- Throughout history, there have been numerous exceptional minds that have shaped our understanding of the world.
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Meaning 2
Knowledge and intellectual ability; "he reads to improve his mind"; "he has a keen intellect".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
An opinion formed by judging something; "he was reluctant to make his judgment known"; "she changed her mind".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
That which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "I couldn't get his words out of my head".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The musician's mind was consumed by the thought of performing on stage for the first time.
- As she studied for the exam, she couldn't quiet her racing mind and felt increasingly anxious.
- He lost his train of thought, his mind elsewhere, daydreaming of a summer vacation.
- I was going about my daily routine when a disturbing image crept into my mind.
- It was an excellent choice to help settle his restless mind after the loss of a loved one.
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Meaning 5
Your intention; what you intend to do; "he had in mind to see his old teacher"; "the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 6
Attention; "don't pay him any mind".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 7
Recall or remembrance; "it came to mind".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The smell of freshly baked cookies brought back memories of my childhood and a happy time came to mind.
- As I was packing for the trip, the name of the hotel suddenly came to mind.
- The song had been stuck in my head all day, and the lyrics finally came to mind as I was walking home.
- After a few minutes of concentration, the solution to the math problem suddenly came to mind.
- The words of my grandmother's advice came to mind as I was faced with the difficult decision.