mind
noun/maɪnd/
Слово англійською: mind
Переклад mind українською: ду́мка (науко́ва і т. д.), глузд, здання, дух, інтелект, погляд
Детальний опис
- [countable, uncountable] the part of a person that makes them able to be aware of things, to think and to feel
- the conscious/subconscious mind
- There 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.
- The campaign to win the hearts and minds of the public continues.
- I felt refreshed in mind and body.
- [countable] your ability to think and reason; your intelligence; the particular way that somebody thinks synonym intellect
- to have a brilliant/good/keen mind
- a creative/evil/suspicious mind
- She 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.
- Their evidence might give us some insights into the criminal mind.
- [countable] a person who is very intelligent synonym brain
- She was one of the greatest minds of her generation.
- a problem that has defeated the world's finest minds
- Larry is one of the best trained minds in the industry.
- [countable] your thoughts, interest, etc.
- Keep your mind on your work!
- Your mind’s not on the job.
- Her mind was completely occupied by the previous day's events.
- The lecture dragged on and my mind wandered.
- 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).
- [countable, usually singular] your ability to remember things
- When 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.
- terrible images that will be imprinted on our minds forever
ability to think
intelligent person
thoughts
memory
Word OriginOld English gemynd ‘memory, thought’, of Germanic origin, from an Indo-European root meaning ‘revolve in the mind, think’, shared by Sanskrit manas and Latin mens ‘mind’.
Idioms
at/in the back of your mind
- if a thought, etc. is at the back of your mind, you are aware of it but it is not what you are mainly thinking about
- At the back of my mind was a small, warning voice, telling me it was wrong.
- The problem was always at the back of my mind.
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 | bear/keep in mind that…
- to remember somebody/something; to remember or consider that…
- You don't have to do anything about it now… just bear it in mind.
Extra Examples- Here are some important points to keep in mind…
- I'll keep what you say in mind.
- Try to keep safety in the forefront of your mind at all times.
be bored, frightened, pissed, stoned, etc. out of your mind
- (informal) to be extremely bored, etc.
be etched on your heart/memory/mind
- if something is etched on your heart, memory, etc. you remember it because it has made a strong impression on you
be etched on your mind/heart/memory
- if something is etched on your mind, heart, etc. you remember it because it has made a strong impression on you
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 not
- I 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.
bend your mind to something
- (formal) to think very hard about one particular thing
- She bent her mind to the problem of escape.
bend your mind/efforts to something
- (formal) to think very hard about or put a lot of effort into one particular thing
- She bent her mind to the problem of escape.
be of one/the same mind (about somebody/something)
- to have the same opinion about somebody/somethingTopics Opinion and argumentc2
be/go out of your mind
- to be unable to think or behave in a reasonable way, especially because of extreme shock or worry
- (informal) You're lending them money? You must be out of your tiny mind!
be out of your mind with worry, etc.
- to be extremely worried, etc.
blow your mind
- (informal) to produce a very strong feeling of pleasure or shock
- Wait till you hear this. It'll blow your mind.
- a collection of photographs that will blow your mind
something boggles the mind
(also the mind boggles)
- (informal) if something boggles the mind or the mind boggles at it, it is so unusual that people find it hard to imagine or accept
- The vastness of space really boggles the mind.
- ‘He says he's married to his cats!’ ‘The mind boggles!’
bring/call somebody/something to mind (formal)
- to remember somebody/something synonym recall
- She couldn't call to mind where she had seen him before.
- to remind you of somebody/something synonym recall
- The painting brings to mind some of Picasso's early works.
cast your mind back (to something)
- to make yourself think about something that happened in the past
- I want you to cast your minds back to the first time you met.
change your/somebody’s mind
- to change a decision or an opinion
- Nothing will make me change my mind.
- What made you change your mind?
a change of mind
- an act of changing what you think about a situation, etc.
close your mind to something
- to refuse to think about something as a possibility
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.
- I'm sure someone can help you, but no one immediately springs to mind.
cross your mind
- (of thoughts, etc.) to come into your mind synonym occur to somebody
- It never crossed my mind that she might lose (= I was sure that she would win).
- The thought never crossed my mind!
give somebody a piece of your mind
- (informal) to tell somebody that you think their behaviour is bad or are angry with them
great minds think alike
- (informal, humorous) used to say that you and another person must both be very clever because you have had the same idea or agree about somethingTopics Opinion and argumentc2
have a good mind to do something | have half a mind to do something
- used to say that you think you will do something, although you are not sure
- I've half a mind to come with you tomorrow.
- used to say that you think that what somebody has done is bad and should do something about it, although you probably will not
- I'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!
- What kind of party do you have in mind?
have it in mind to do something
- (formal) to intend to do something
- For a long time he had it in mind to write a novel about his experiences.
have a memory/mind like a sieve
- (informal) to have a very bad memory; to forget things easily
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!
have/keep an open mind (about/on something)
- to be willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions
- Try to keep an open mind until you've heard all the facts.
(not) in your right mind
- (not) thinking clearly; (not) able to make sensible decisions
- Who in their right mind would spend $50 000 on a pair of shoes?
know your own mind
- to have very clear and definite ideas about what you want to do
lose your mind
- to become mentally ill
- He feared he was losing his mind.
make up your mind | 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!
a meeting of minds
- a close understanding between people with similar ideas, especially when they meet to do something or meet for the first time
- a meeting of minds between the two artists
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.
not pay somebody/something any mind
- (North American English) to give no attention to somebody/something
- People call him names sometimes, but he doesn't pay them any mind.
of unsound mind
- (law) not responsible for your actions because of a mental illness
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.
Extra Examples- a subject which was on the nation's collective mind
- I have a lot on my mind at the moment.
open your/somebody’s mind to something
- to become or make somebody aware of new ideas or experiences
- He’s eager to open the minds of his audience to different kinds of music.
out of sight, out of mind
- (saying) used to say somebody will quickly be forgotten when they are no longer with you
prey on somebody’s mind
- (of a thought, problem, etc.) to make somebody think and worry about it all the time
- The thought that he could have helped more preyed on his mind.
- It's been preying on my mind ever since it happened.
push something to the back of your mind
- to try to forget about something unpleasant
- I tried to push the thought to the back 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 | 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.
- You can do whatever you set your mind to.
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.
slip your mind
- if something slips your mind, you forget it or forget to do it
- I’m sorry I didn’t tell you. It completely slipped my mind.
speak your mind
- to say exactly what you think, in a very direct way
- She’s never hesitated about speaking her mind.
- Everyone should have the right to speak their mind.
stick in your head/mind
- (of a memory, an image, etc.) to be remembered for a long time
- One of his paintings in particular sticks in my mind.
take your mind off something
- to make you forget about something unpleasant for a short time synonym distract
- Painting helped take her mind off her troubles.
to my mind
- in my opinion
- It was a ridiculous thing to do, to my mind.
a turn of mind
- a particular way of thinking about things