Synonyms for mind

Synonyms for (noun) mind

Synonyms: psyche, head, brain, nous, mind

Definition: that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason

Usage: his mind wandered; I couldn't get his words out of my head

Similar words: noesis, knowledge, cognition

Definition: the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning


Synonyms: mind, intellect

Definition: knowledge and intellectual ability

Usage: he reads to improve his mind; he has a keen intellect

Similar words: intelligence

Definition: the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience


Synonyms: mind

Definition: attention

Usage: don't pay him any mind

Similar words: notice, observance, observation

Definition: the act of noticing or paying attention

Usage: he escaped the notice of the police


Synonyms: mind

Definition: recall or remembrance

Usage: it came to mind

Similar words: recollection, reminiscence, recall

Definition: the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort)

Usage: he has total recall of the episode


Synonyms: judgement, judgment, mind

Definition: an opinion formed by judging something

Usage: he was reluctant to make his judgment known; she changed her mind

Similar words: view, sentiment, opinion, persuasion, thought

Definition: a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

Usage: my opinion differs from yours; I am not of your persuasion; what are your thoughts on Haiti?


Synonyms: idea, mind

Definition: your intention; what you intend to do

Usage: he had in mind to see his old teacher; the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces

Similar words: design, purpose, aim, intent, intention

Definition: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

Usage: his intent was to provide a new translation; good intentions are not enough; it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs; he made no secret of his designs


Synonyms: thinker, creative thinker, mind

Definition: an important intellectual

Usage: the great minds of the 17th century

Similar words: intellect, intellectual

Definition: a person who uses the mind creatively


Synonyms for (verb) mind

Synonyms: mind, bear in mind

Definition: keep in mind

Similar words: think of, remember

Definition: keep in mind for attention or consideration

Usage: Remember the Alamo; Remember to call your mother every day!; Think of the starving children in India!


Synonyms: mind

Definition: be concerned with or about something or somebody

Similar words: think about

Definition: have on one's mind, think about actively

Usage: I'm thinking about my friends abroad; She always thinks about her children first


Synonyms: mind, beware

Definition: be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to

Usage: Beware of telephone salesmen

Similar words: watch, watch out, look out

Definition: be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful

Usage: Watch out for pickpockets!


Synonyms: mind

Definition: be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by

Usage: I don't mind your behavior

Similar words: object

Definition: express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

Usage: She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with; When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license


Synonyms: take care, mind

Definition: be in charge of or deal with

Usage: She takes care of all the necessary arrangements

Similar words: deal, handle, manage, care

Definition: be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

Usage: I can deal with this crew of workers; This blender can't handle nuts; She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old


Synonyms: listen, mind, heed

Definition: pay close attention to; give heed to

Usage: Heed the advice of the old men

Similar words: obey

Definition: be obedient to


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