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{ "term": "mind", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a2", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "the part of a person that makes them able to be aware of things, to think and to feel", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "the **conscious/subconscious mind**" }, { "text": "There were all kinds of thoughts running through my mind." }, { "text": "There was no doubt in his mind that he'd get the job." }, { "text": "‘Drugs’ are associated in most people's minds with drug abuse." }, { "text": "She was in a disturbed **state of mind**." }, { "text": "I could not have complete **peace of mind** before they returned." }, { "text": "The campaign to win the **hearts and minds** of the public continues." }, { "text": "I felt refreshed in **mind and body**." }, { "text": "Exhaustion clouded her mind." }, { "text": "It is a mecca for those seeking sustenance for the mind, body and spirit." }, { "text": "He had closed his mind to anything new." }, { "text": "Her mind was still reeling from the shock." }, { "text": "His comments did nothing to ease my mind." }, { "text": "I couldn't get my mind around the concept." }, { "text": "I need a clear mind if I want to continue with my work." }, { "text": "You've been in my mind a lot lately." }, { "text": "It was something she had never imagined, not even in the deepest recesses of her mind." }, { "text": "Kate desperately searched her mind for some excuse." }, { "text": "Our subconscious mind tries to protect us." }, { "text": "Serious doubts began to flood my mind." }, { "text": "She was poisoning his mind and turning him against his family." }, { "text": "There was absolutely no doubt in my mind that he was guilty." }, { "text": "Try meditating to clear your mind of negative thoughts." }, { "text": "the complex nature of the human mind" }, { "text": "When you go to sleep it is only the conscious mind that shuts down." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["human", "conscious", "subconscious"], "verb + mind": ["come into", "come to", "cross"], "mind + verb": ["work", "drift", "stray"], "preposition": ["in your mind", "in mind", "on your mind"], "phrases": [ "at the back of your mind", "in the back of your mind", "at the forefront of your mind" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "your ability to think and reason; your intelligence; the particular way that somebody thinks", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "to have a brilliant/good/keen mind" }, { "text": "a creative/evil/suspicious mind" }, { "text": "She had a lively and enquiring mind." }, { "text": "His mind is as sharp as ever." }, { "text": "I've no idea how her mind works!" }, { "text": "He had the body of a man and the mind of a child." }, { "text": "Their evidence might give us some insights into the criminal mind." }, { "text": "She has a brilliant mind." }, { "text": "to rouse the public mind to a sense of the dangers" }, { "text": "In dreams we explore the hidden depths of the human mind." }, { "text": "I wish I had that type of creative mind." }, { "text": "He had probably the finest mind of the whole group." }, { "text": "Did you know you have a nasty suspicious mind?" }, { "text": "He wanted us to focus our minds on unsolved problems." }, { "text": "impressionable young minds that are easily influenced" }, { "text": "She was the only person who understood his mind." }, { "text": "You have to train your mind to think positively." }, { "text": "There 's no question in my mind that Kelly's pictures are better than Astaire's." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["human", "conscious", "subconscious"], "verb + mind": ["come into", "come to", "cross"], "mind + verb": ["work", "drift", "stray"], "preposition": ["in your mind", "in mind", "on your mind"], "phrases": [ "at the back of your mind", "in the back of your mind", "at the forefront of your mind" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "a person who is very intelligent", "examples": [ { "text": "She was one of the greatest minds of her generation." }, { "text": "a problem that has defeated the world's finest minds" }, { "text": "Larry is one of the best trained minds in the industry." } ], "synonyms": "brain", "collocations": { "adjective": ["human", "conscious", "subconscious"], "verb + mind": ["come into", "come to", "cross"], "mind + verb": ["work", "drift", "stray"], "preposition": ["in your mind", "in mind", "on your mind"], "phrases": [ "at the back of your mind", "in the back of your mind", "at the forefront of your mind" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "your thoughts, interest, etc.", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "**Keep your mind on** your work!" }, { "text": "Your mind’s not on the job." }, { "text": "Her mind was completely occupied by the previous day's events." }, { "text": "The lecture dragged on and my mind wandered." }, { "text": "He **gave his mind to** the arrangements for the next day." }, { "text": "As for avoiding you, **nothing could be further from my mind** *(= I was not thinking of it at all)*." }, { "text": "My mind turned to more practical matters." }, { "text": "There's no stopping Elizabeth once she has her mind set on something." }, { "text": "Just free your mind and write whatever comes." }, { "text": "Her mind began to wander." }, { "text": "He occupied his mind by playing cards against himself." }, { "text": "His mind raced, trying to think of a way out of the situation." }, { "text": "Their own problems of course remained uppermost in their minds." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["human", "conscious", "subconscious"], "verb + mind": ["come into", "come to", "cross"], "mind + verb": ["work", "drift", "stray"], "preposition": ["in your mind", "in mind", "on your mind"], "phrases": [ "at the back of your mind", "in the back of your mind", "at the forefront of your mind" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "your ability to remember things", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "When I saw the exam questions my **mind** just **went blank** *(= I couldn't remember anything)*." }, { "text": "Sorry—your name has gone right out of my mind." }, { "text": "terrible images that will be imprinted on our minds forever" } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["human", "conscious", "subconscious"], "verb + mind": ["come into", "come to", "cross"], "mind + verb": ["work", "drift", "stray"], "preposition": ["in your mind", "in mind", "on your mind"], "phrases": [ "at the back of your mind", "in the back of your mind", "at the forefront of your mind" ] } }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "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", "examples": [ { "text": "At the back of my mind was a small, warning voice, telling me it was wrong." }, { "text": "The problem was always at the back of my mind." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be something that only exists in somebody’s imagination", "examples": [ { "text": "These problems are all in your mind, you know." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to remember somebody/something; to remember or consider that…", "examples": [ { "text": "You don't have to do anything about it now… just bear it in mind." }, { "text": "Here are some important points to keep in mind…" }, { "text": "I'll keep what you say in mind." }, { "text": "Try to keep safety in the forefront of your mind at all times." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be extremely bored, etc.", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if something is etched on your heart, memory, etc. you remember it because it has made a strong impression on you", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if something is etched on your mind, heart, etc. you remember it because it has made a strong impression on you", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be unable to decide what you think about somebody/something, or whether to do something or not", "examples": [ { "text": "I was in two minds about the book *(= I didn't know if I liked it or not)*." }, { "text": "She's in two minds about accepting his invitation." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to think very hard about one particular thing", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "She bent her mind to the problem of escape." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to think very hard about or put a lot of effort into one particular thing", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "She bent her mind to the problem of escape." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to have the same opinion about somebody/something", "examples": [], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be unable to think or behave in a reasonable way, especially because of extreme shock or worry", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "You're lending them money? You must be out of your tiny mind!" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be extremely worried, etc.", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to produce a very strong feeling of pleasure or shock", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "Wait till you hear this. It'll blow your mind." }, { "text": "a collection of photographs that will blow your mind" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if something boggles the mind or the mind boggles at it, it is so unusual that people find it hard to imagine or accept", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "The vastness of space really boggles the mind." }, { "text": "‘He says he's married to his cats!’ ‘The mind boggles!’" } ], "topics": ["Feelings"] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "to remember somebody/something", "examples": [ { "text": "She couldn't call to mind where she had seen him before." } ], "synonyms": "recall" }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "to remind you of somebody/something", "examples": [ { "text": "The painting brings to mind some of Picasso's early works." } ], "synonyms": "recall" }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make yourself think about something that happened in the past", "examples": [ { "text": "I want you to cast your minds back to the first time you met." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to change a decision or an opinion", "examples": [ { "text": "Nothing will make me change my mind." }, { "text": "What made you change your mind?" } ], "topics": ["Preferences and decisions", "Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "an act of changing what you think about a situation, etc.", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to refuse to think about something as a possibility", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if something comes/springs to mind, you suddenly remember or think of it", "examples": [ { "text": "When discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately come to mind." }, { "text": "I'm sure someone can help you, but no one immediately springs to mind." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to come into your mind", "examples": [ { "text": "It never crossed my mind that she might lose *(= I was sure that she would win)*." }, { "text": "The thought never crossed my mind!" } ], "synonyms": "occur to somebody" }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to tell somebody that you think their behaviour is bad or are angry with them", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that you and another person must both be very clever because you have had the same idea or agree about something", "labels": "(informal, humorous)", "examples": [], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "used to say that you think you will do something, although you are not sure", "cefr": "c2", "examples": [ { "text": "I've half a mind to come with you tomorrow." } ], "topics": ["Doubt, guessing and certainty"] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "used to say that you think that what somebody has done is bad and should do something about it, although you probably will not", "examples": [ { "text": "I've a good mind to write and tell your parents about it." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be thinking of somebody/something, especially for a particular job, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "Do you have anyone in mind for this job?" }, { "text": "Watching TV all evening wasn't exactly what I had in mind!" }, { "text": "What kind of party do you have in mind?" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to intend to do something", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "For a long time he had it in mind to write a novel about his experiences." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to have a very bad memory; to forget things easily", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to have your own opinion and make your own decisions without being influenced by other people", "labels": "(humorous)", "examples": [ { "text": "She has a mind of her own and isn't afraid to say what she thinks." }, { "text": "My computer seems to have a mind of its own!" } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions", "examples": [ { "text": "Try to keep an open mind until you've heard all the facts." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "(not) thinking clearly; (not) able to make sensible decisions", "examples": [ { "text": "Who in their right mind would spend $50 000 on a pair of shoes?" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to have very clear and definite ideas about what you want to do", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to become mentally ill", "examples": [ { "text": "He feared he was losing his mind." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to decide something", "examples": [ { "text": "They're both beautiful—I can't make up my mind." }, { "text": "Have you made up your minds where to go for your honeymoon?" }, { "text": "You'll never persuade him to stay—his **mind's made up** *(= he has definitely decided to go)*." }, { "text": "Come on—it's **make your mind up time**!" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "a close understanding between people with similar ideas, especially when they meet to do something or meet for the first time", "examples": [ { "text": "a meeting of minds between the two artists" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "the use of the power of your mind to deal with physical problems", "examples": [ { "text": "He said that keeping running in spite of the pain was just a question of mind over matter." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "your imagination", "examples": [ { "text": "He pictured the scene in his mind's eye." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to give no attention to somebody/something", "labels": "(North American English)", "examples": [ { "text": "People call him names sometimes, but he doesn't pay them any mind." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "not responsible for your actions because of a mental illness", "labels": "(law)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if somebody/something is on your mind, you are thinking and worrying about them/it a lot", "examples": [ { "text": "You've been on my mind all day." }, { "text": "Don't bother your father tonight—he's **got a lot on his mind**." }, { "text": "a subject which was on the nation's collective mind" }, { "text": "I have a lot on my mind at the moment." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to become or make somebody aware of new ideas or experiences", "examples": [ { "text": "He’s eager to open the minds of his audience to different kinds of music." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say somebody will quickly be forgotten when they are no longer with you", "labels": "(saying)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make somebody think and worry about it all the time", "examples": [ { "text": "The thought that he could have helped more preyed on his mind." }, { "text": "It's been preying on my mind ever since it happened." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to try to forget about something unpleasant", "examples": [ { "text": "I tried to push the thought to the back of my mind." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make somebody think of somebody/something; to remind somebody of somebody/something", "labels": "(old-fashioned)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to do or say something to make somebody stop worrying about something", "examples": [], "synonyms": "reassure" }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to decide you want to achieve something and give this all your attention", "examples": [ { "text": "She could have been a brilliant pianist if she'd put her mind to it." }, { "text": "You can do whatever you set your mind to." } ], "topics": ["Success"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to stop thinking about somebody/something; to deliberately forget somebody/something", "examples": [ { "text": "I just can't get her out of my mind." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if something slips your mind, you forget it or forget to do it", "examples": [ { "text": "I’m sorry I didn’t tell you. It completely slipped my mind." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to say exactly what you think, in a very direct way", "examples": [ { "text": "She’s never hesitated about speaking her mind." }, { "text": "Everyone should have the right to speak their mind." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be remembered for a long time", "examples": [ { "text": "One of his paintings in particular sticks in my mind." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make you forget about something unpleasant for a short time", "examples": [ { "text": "Painting helped take her mind off her troubles." } ], "synonyms": "distract" }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "in my opinion", "examples": [ { "text": "It was a ridiculous thing to do, to my mind." } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "a particular way of thinking about things", "examples": [] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/maɪnd/", "audio": "mi/mind/mind__gb_1.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/maɪnd/", "audio": "mi/mind/mind__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Old 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’." }