Brains
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɹeɪnz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brains is a noun meaning plural of brain.
Meaning
plural of brain.
More Meanings
- The substance of a brain, as a material or foodstuff.
- (informal) The figurative substance of a brain: mental ability, intelligence.
- (informal, with "the") The intelligent person or people in a group: the director, planner, administrator, etc.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of brain
Example Sentences
Who's the brains behind this operation?
Sadly, I got my brains from my mom and my looks from the mailman.
It was true that he had the muscles of an ox and the stamina of an ox, the trouble was that he seemed to have the brains of an ox.
I mean, it's a bit of a waste of money paying me eighteen grand to run errands, isn't it? Come on. I'm supposed to be the brains of this outfit.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include encephalon, head, psyche, genius, mentality, brainpower.
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