0 the part of a person that makes it possible for him or her to think, feel emotions, and understand things: --
She kept going over the accident again and again in her mind, wishing that she could somehow have prevented it.
Of course, repair work is expensive and you have to keep that in mind.
Bearing in mind how young she is, I thought she did really well.
His doctor tried to convince him that he wasn't really ill and that it was all in his mind.
She was one of the most brilliant minds of the last century.
I just said the first thing that came into my mind.
Of course I'm telling the truth - you have such a suspicious mind!
Her mind was full of what had happened the night before, and she just wasn't concentrating.
1 (used in questions and negatives) to be annoyed or worried by something: --
mainly UK "Would you like tea or coffee?" "I don't mind - either."
[ + question word ] I don't mind what you wear so long as it's not that awful pink shirt.
[ + obj + -ing verb ] Do you mind me smoking?
Do you mind if I (= may I) put the TV on?
Would you mind turning (= please turn) your radio down a little please?
informal I wouldn't mind (= I would like) something to eat, if that's OK.
[ + -ing verb ] I don't mind having a dog in the house so long as it's clean.
3 to take care of someone or something: --
Mind they don't get in through the back door.
Mind you don't upset her.
"Do you mind if I smoke?" "Well, actually, I'd rather you didn't."