Mind

/maɪnd/ · noun

Meaning

The capability for rational thought..

Definitions by Sense

1. The capability for rational thought.
2. The ability to be aware of things.
3. The ability to remember things.
4. The ability to focus the thoughts.
5. Somebody that embodies certain mental qualities.
6. Judgment, opinion, or view.
7. Desire, inclination, or intention.
8. A healthy mental state.

Example Sentences

Despite advancing age, his mind was still as sharp as ever.

And ſure, although it was invented to eaſe his mynde of griefe, there be a number of caveats therein to forewarne other young gentlemen to foreſtand with good government their folowing yl fortunes; […]

“[…] it is not fair of you to bring against mankind double weapons ! Dangerous enough you are as woman alone, without bringing to your aid those gifts of mind suited to problems which men have been accustomed to arrogate to themselves.”

There was no doubt in his mind that they would win.

My mind just went blank.

I can’t keep my mind on what I’m doing.

He was one of history’s greatest minds.

I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness, starving hysterical naked, […]

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• minding
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• mindest
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