mind
gb/mˈaɪnd/ us/mˈaɪnd/
A2
Inglês
~ 1200
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
A2
entity
1
The thinking and feeling part of a person
The part of you that thinks, feels, and knows things.
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s mind
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mind' with 'brain'. 'Mind' refers to thinking and feelings, not just the physical organ.
Sinónimos
brain (Refers more to the physical organ rather than the mental or emotional aspects.)
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intellect (Focuses on reasoning ability rather than emotions.)
Antónimos
body (Contrasts the mental or emotional self with the physical self.)
Colocações
change your mind
|make up your mind
|peace of mind
|state of mind
|on my mind
Temas
psychology
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Her mind was full of new ideas.
- He couldn’t get the song out of his mind.
- You need to clear your mind before making a decision.
- That memory will always be in my mind.
- Travel broadens the mind.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I have many things on my mind.
- Her mind is very quick.
- He has a creative mind.
- This book will open your mind.
- I can’t get her face out of my mind.
Verbo
A2
action
2
Pay attention or take care about something
To be careful about something or watch it.
Padrão de uso:
mind [something]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this with 'remember'. In this sense, 'mind' means to be careful, not to recall information.
Sinónimos
watch (More informal and can imply looking closely at something.)
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heed (More formal and means to take notice of advice or warning.)
Antónimos
ignore (To not pay attention to something.)
Colocações
mind your step
|mind the gap
|mind your own business
Temas
daily life
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Mind the stairs, they’re slippery.
- Mind your head as you enter the doorway.
- Please mind your manners at the dinner table.
- Mind what you say around children.
- Mind the traffic when crossing the road.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Mind the wet floor.
- Mind the dog, it may bite.
- Mind your bag in the crowd.
- Mind your language in class.
- Mind your step on the bus.
Verbo
B1
state
3
Be annoyed or bothered by something
To feel unhappy or annoyed about something.
Padrão de uso:
mind [something/doing something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes forget to use the -ing form after 'mind' (e.g., 'Do you mind to open' instead of 'Do you mind opening').
Sinónimos
object (More formal; often used in legal or official contexts.)
Antónimos
tolerate (To accept something without being annoyed by it.)
Colocações
wouldn't mind
|do you mind if
Temas
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Do you mind if I open the window?
- I don’t mind waiting for a few minutes.
- Would you mind turning down the music?
- She minds being interrupted during work.
- I hope you don’t mind me asking a question.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Do you mind if I sit here?
- I don’t mind walking to school.
- Would you mind closing the door?
- He minds loud noises at night.
- She doesn’t mind helping her friends.
Verbo
A2
action
4
Take care of someone or something temporarily
To take care of a person, animal, or thing for a short time.
Padrão de uso:
mind [someone/something]
Sinónimos
watch over (Emphasizes guarding or protecting during care.)
|
look after (More general term for caring for someone or something.)
Antónimos
neglect (Fail to care for properly.)
Colocações
mind the children
|mind my bag
Temas
daily life
|daily_life
|relationships
Exemplos
- Can you mind my suitcase while I go to the restroom?
- She’s minding her neighbor’s cat for the weekend.
- Please mind the kids until I get back.
- He offered to mind their shop during lunch break.
- Mind my drink while I take this call.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Can you mind my bag?
- Please mind my dog for an hour.
- I will mind your children today.
- She minds her friend's house when they travel.
- He is minding his brother's bike.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
mind
IPA
GB/mˈaɪnd/
US/mˈaɪnd/
Sílabas e acento
mind (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (mind)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: mind
- Plural: mind, minds
Verb
- Base: mind
- 3rd Person Singular: minds
- Present Participle: minding
- Past: minded
Família de palavras
Expressões
give someone a piece of your mind
1/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn ə pˈis əv jˈʊɹ mˈaɪnd/
idiom
informal
Speak angrily about someone's actions
To tell someone you are angry about what they did.
Exemplos
- When I see him, I’ll give him a piece of my mind for being so late.
- She gave her neighbor a piece of her mind about the noise.
slip your mind
1/slˈɪp jˈʊɹ mˈaɪnd/
idiom
Be unintentionally forgotten by someone
To forget something without meaning to.
Exemplos
- I meant to call you back, but it completely slipped my mind.
- Her birthday slipped my mind this year.
keep in mind
1/kˈip ˈɪn mˈaɪnd/
idiom
Remember when considering something important
To remember something because it is important for what you are doing now or will do later.
Exemplos
- Keep in mind that prices may change.
- Please keep in mind our deadline is next week.
keep in mind
2/kˈip ˈɪn mˈaɪnd/
idiom
Remember for later use or consideration
To remember something because it may be important later.
Exemplos
- Keep in mind that he is very busy these days.
- Keep in mind that this offer ends tomorrow.
make up your mind
1/mˈeɪk ˈʌp jˈʊɹ mˈaɪnd/
idiom
Decide after thinking
To choose what to do after thinking about it.
Exemplos
- You need to make up your mind about which car to buy.
- It’s time to make up your mind about which job to take.
- She finally made up her mind to move abroad.
- I can’t make up my mind between tea and coffee.
bear in mind
1/bˈɛɹ ˈɪn mˈaɪnd/
idiom
Remember or consider something important
To remember or think about something important when you do something.
Exemplos
- Bear in mind that prices may change.
- You should bear in mind his lack of experience.
bear in mind
2/bˈɛɹ ˈɪn mˈaɪnd/
idiom
Remember and consider information
To remember something when you are thinking or deciding about something else.
Exemplos
- Bear in mind that prices may change without notice.
- You should bear in mind how long the trip takes before agreeing.
bear in mind
3/bˈɛɹ ˈɪn mˈaɪnd/
idiom
remember and consider something
To remember and think about something when you are doing or deciding something else.
Exemplos
- Bear in mind that traffic will be heavy during rush hour.
- You should bear in mind his lack of experience when assigning tasks.