mind
UK: maɪnd | US: maɪnd
n. the element of a person that enables them to think, feel, and reason
n. a person's intellect or consciousness
vt. to be bothered or disturbed by something
vt. to pay attention to or take care of something
The word "mind" traces back to Old English gemynd ("memory, thought"), derived from Proto-Germanic *ga-mundiz ("memory, remembrance"). The root min- is linked to the Proto-Indo-European men- ("to think"), which also appears in Latin mens ("mind") and Greek mnēmē ("memory"). Over time, the Old English gemynd simplified to "mind," retaining its core meaning of thought or intellect while expanding to include consciousness and attention.
She has a sharp mind and solves problems quickly.
Do you mind if I open the window?
He couldn’t get her words out of his mind.
Please mind the gap when exiting the train.
A healthy body supports a healthy mind.