ability to think
1 [C,U] the part of a person that makes them able to be aware of things, to think and to feel:
the conscious / subconscious mind * There were all kinds of thoughts running through my mind. * There was no doubt in his mind that he'd get the job. * 'Drugs' are associated in most people's minds with drug abuse. * She was in a disturbed state of mind. * I could not have complete peace of mind before they returned.
seealsoFRAMEOFMIND, PRESENCEOFMIND
2 [C] your ability to think and reason; your intelligence; the particular way that sb thinks
SYNINTELLECT:
to have a brilliant / good / keen mind * a creative / evil / suspicious mind * She had a lively and enquiring mind. * His mind is as sharp as ever. * I've no idea how her mind works! * He had the body of a man and the mind of a child. * insights into the criminal mind
seealsoONE-TRACKMIND
intelligent person
3 [C] a person who is very intelligent:
She was one of the greatest minds of her generation.
seealsoMASTERMIND
thoughts
4 [C] your thoughts, interest, etc:
Keep your minds on your work! * Her mind is completely occupied by the new baby. * The lecture dragged on and my mind wandered. * Your mind's not on the job. * She gave her mind to the arrangements for the next day. * As for avoiding you, nothing could be further from my mind (= I was not thinking of it at all).
memory
5 [C,usually sing.] your ability to remember things:
When I saw the exam questions my mind just went blank (= I couldn't remember anything). * Sorry-your name has gone right out of my mind.
IDIOMS
be all in sb's / the mind to be sth that only exists in sb's imagination:
These problems are all in your mind, you know.
bear / keep sb/sth in mind
