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Definition mind in British English

mind noun

noun
/maɪnd/
1

the part of you that thinks, knows, remembers, and feels things

Example

His mind was full of the things he had seen that day.

Example

I need a walk to clear my mind.

Example

You never know what's going on in her mind.

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1.1

your attention or thoughts

Example

Can you say that again? My mind was on something else.

Example

I can't keep my mind on work when it's so sunny outside.

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1.2

your usual way of thinking

Example

Ellen's husband has a very suspicious mind.

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Example

a brilliant/keen mind

Example

Her youngest child has a very enquiring mind (=is very interested in things and always asking questions).

Example

My grandmother's mind is failing.

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2.1

someone who is very intelligent

Example

He is one of the finest minds in physics today.

Definition mind in British English

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