mind meaning
mind :
brain, thought
noun
▪ She has a sharp mind.
▪ She has a smart brain.
▪ His mind is full of ideas.
▪ His brain is full of thoughts.
paraphrasing
▪ intellect – brain
▪ mentality – thought
mind :
care, pay attention
verb
▪ Do you mind if I sit here?
▪ Do you care if I sit here?
▪ Please mind the gap.
▪ Please pay attention to the gap.
paraphrasing
▪ heed – pay attention
▪ notice – care
Pronunciation
mind [maɪnd]
The stress is on 'mind' and sounds like 'mynd'.
Common phrases and grammar about mind
mind - Common meaning
noun
brain, thought
verb
care, pay attention
Part of Speech Changes for "mind"
▪ mindful (adjective) – aware or careful
▪ mindless (adjective) – without thought
Common Expressions with "mind"
▪ change your mind – decide differently
▪ make up your mind – decide
▪ mind the gap – pay attention to the gap
▪ keep in mind – remember
Important examples of mind in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, mind often refers to thinking or caring about something.
Example of a confusing word: remind (to prompt someone to remember)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Mind as a verb is often used in questions or polite requests in TOEIC grammar questions.
mind
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
change your mind
'decide differently', often used in discussions or negotiations.
mind your own business
means 'focus on your own matters', used to tell someone to stop being nosy.
Differences between similar words and mind
mind
,
brain
differences
Mind refers to thoughts and feelings, while brain is the physical organ.
mind
,
heed
differences
Mind as a verb means to care or pay attention, while heed means to listen or follow advice.
Words with the same origin as mind
The origin of mind
The word 'mind' comes from the Old English 'gemynd', meaning memory or thought.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
