What does “mind” mean?
- 1
nounthe part of a person that thinks, feels and remembers
I can’t get that song out of my mind.
- 2
verbto be annoyed or worried by something
Do you mind if I open the window?
- 3
verbto be careful of something or look after it
Mind the step as you go out.
Mind at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun & verb
- CEFR level
- A2 (elementary)
- Pronunciation
- /maɪnd/ · MINED
How to use “mind” correctly
“Do you mind…?” is followed by -ing or “if”: “Do you mind waiting?” Answer “No, not at all” to say yes politely.
Common phrases with “mind”
- change your mind
- make up your mind
- keep in mind
- never mind
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- mindful
- remind
- reminder
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