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mind(verb)BrE / maɪnd / NAmE / maɪnd / - to be upset, annoyed or worried by something
- I don't mind the cold—it's the rain I don't like.
- I hope you don't mind the noise.
- He wouldn't have minded so much if she'd told him the truth.
- Did she mind about not getting the job?
- Did she mind not getting the job?
- Do your parents mind you leaving home?
- Do your parents mind your leaving home?
- She never minded how hot it was.
- He minded that he hadn't been asked.
- used to ask for permission to do something, or to ask somebody in a polite way to do something
- Do you mind if I open the window?
- Are you married, if you don't mind me asking?
- Are you married, if you don't mind my asking?
- Would you mind explaining that again, please?
- Do you mind driving? I'm feeling pretty tired.
- Could you possibly help me?
- I wonder if you could give me a hand?
- Would you mind opening the door for me?
- I wonder if you'd mind taking a picture of us?
- Could I ask you to keep an eye on my luggage for a moment?
- Yes, of course.
- I'm sorry, I'm in a hurry.
- Sure.
- Would you mind if I opened the window?
- Could I possibly borrow your phone?
- I hate to ask, but could I please borrow your phone?
- Do you happen to have a pair of gloves I could borrow for the evening?
- Would it be all right if I left five minutes early?
- Is there any chance that we could stay at your house the night before our flight?
- Would it be OK to leave my bag here?
- Yes, of course.
- Go ahead.
- That's fine.
- I'd rather you didn't, if you don't mind.
- I'd prefer it if you asked somebody else.
- If there's someone else you can ask, I'd be grateful.
- to not care or not be concerned about something
- ‘Would you like tea or coffee?’ ‘I don't mind—either's fine.’
- Don't mind her—she didn't mean what she said.
- Don't mind me (= don't let me disturb you)—I'll just sit here quietly.
- to be willing to do something
- I don't mind helping if you can't find anyone else.
- used to tell somebody to be careful about something or warn them about a danger
- Mind (= Don't fall on) that step!
- Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don't hit it on a low ceiling)
- Mind your language! (= don't speak in a rude or offensive way)
- Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to somebody)
- Mind where you're treading!
- Mind you don't cut yourself—that knife's very sharp.
- You must be home for dinner, mind.
- to pay attention to what somebody says, and obey them
- And the moral of the story is: always mind your mother!
- to take care of somebody/something
synonym look after yourself/somebody/something
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/look-after - Who's minding the children this evening?
- Could you mind my bags for a moment?
- used to show that you are annoyed about something that somebody has just said or done
- Do you mind? I was here before you.
- used to emphasize what you are saying, especially when you are talking about something that may be embarrassing for you
- I was scared, I don't mind telling you!
- used to say politely that you would like something you have been offered
- ‘Cup of tea, Brian?’ ‘I don't mind if I do.’
- used to check that somebody does not object to something you want to do, or to ask somebody politely to do something
- I'd like to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind.
- Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it.
- used to show that you object to something that somebody has said or done
- I give the orders around here, if you don't mind.
- used to refuse an offer politely
- ‘Will you come with us tonight?’ ‘I won't, if you don't mind—I've got a lot of work to do.’
- used when you are going to criticize somebody or say something that might upset them
- That colour doesn't really suit you, if you don't mind my saying so.
- used to say politely that you would very much like something/to do something
- I wouldn't mind a cup of coffee, if it's no trouble.
- I wouldn't mind having his money!
- to think about your own affairs and not ask questions about or try to get involved in other people’s lives
- ‘What are you reading?’ ‘Mind your own business!’
- I was just sitting there, minding my own business, when a man started shouting at me.
- to behave in the most polite way you can
- to be in charge of something for a short time while somebody is away
- Who's minding the shop while the boss is abroad?
- to be careful about what you say in order not to upset or offend somebody
- Watch your language, young man!
- to walk carefully
- to behave in a careful and sensible way
- You’d better watch your step with him if you don’t want trouble.
- used to add something to what you have just said, especially something that makes it less strong
- I've heard they're getting divorced. Mind you, I'm not surprised—they were always arguing.
- used to tell somebody not to worry or be upset
- Have you broken it? Never mind, we can buy another one.
- used to suggest that something is not important
- This isn't where I intended to take you—but never mind, it's just as good.
- used to emphasize that what is true about the first thing you have said is even more true about the second
synonym let alone
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/alone - I never thought she'd win once, never mind twice!
- used to tell somebody they shouldn’t think about something or do something because it is not as important as something else, or because you will do it
- Never mind your car—what about the damage to my fence?
- Never mind washing the dishes—I'll do them later.
- used to tell somebody not to ask about something because you are not going to tell them
- ‘Who told you about it?’ ‘Never you mind!’
- Never you mind how I found out—it's true, isn't it?
Extra Examples- His parents didn’t seem to mind that he dropped out of college.
- I didn’t mind about the money.
- I don’t mind at all telling people my age.
- Nobody really minded much about what happened to them.
- They had thought the boys wouldn’t mind sharing; as it turned out, they minded bitterly.
- Would you mind terribly if I went on my own?
- ‘Would you prefer tea or coffee?’ ‘I don’t mind—either’s fine.’
- Did she mind (about) not getting the job?
- Do you mind driving? I’m feeling pretty tired.
- Do you mind if I open a window?
- Don’t mind me —I’ll just sit here quietly.
- He minded that he hadn’t been asked.
- How old are you, if you don’t mind me asking?
- I hope you don’t mind the noise.
- I wouldn’t have minded so much if you hadn’t lied about it.
- No, I don’t mind a bit.
- Would you mind explaining that again?
Verb Forms- present simple I / you / we / they mind
- he / she / it minds
- past simple minded
- past participle minded
- -ing form minding
Word Origin- Old English gemynd ‘memory, thought’, of Germanic origin, from an Indo-European root meaning ‘revolve in the mind, think’, shared by Sanskrit manas and Latin mens ‘mind’.
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