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ALL meanings of on one's mind

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  • noun on one's mind (in a human or other conscious being) the element, part, substance, or process that reasons, thinks, feels, wills, perceives, judges, etc.: the processes of the human mind. 1
  • noun on one's mind Psychology. the totality of conscious and unconscious mental processes and activities. 1
  • noun on one's mind intellect or understanding, as distinguished from the faculties of feeling and willing; intelligence. 1
  • noun on one's mind a particular instance of the intellect or intelligence, as in a person. 1
  • noun on one's mind a person considered with reference to intellectual power: the greatest minds of the twentieth century. 1
  • noun on one's mind intellectual power or ability. 1
  • noun on one's mind reason, sanity, or sound mental condition: to lose one's mind. 1
  • noun on one's mind a way of thinking and feeling; disposition; temper: a liberal mind. 1
  • noun on one's mind a state of awareness or remembrance: The poem puts me in mind of experiences both new and forgotten. 1
  • noun on one's mind opinion, view, or sentiments: to change one's mind. 1
  • noun on one's mind inclination or desire: to be of a mind to listen. 1
  • noun on one's mind purpose, intention, or will: Let me know your mind in this matter before Tuesday. 1
  • noun on one's mind psychic or spiritual being, as opposed to matter. 1
  • noun on one's mind a conscious or intelligent agency or being: an awareness of a mind ordering the universe. 1
  • noun on one's mind remembrance or recollection; memory: Former days were called to mind. 1
  • noun on one's mind attention; thoughts: He can't keep his mind on his studies. 1
  • noun on one's mind Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. notice; attention: When he's like that, just pay him no mind. 1
  • noun on one's mind Roman Catholic Church. a commemoration of a person's death, especially by a Requiem Mass. Compare month's mind, year's mind. 1
  • noun on one's mind (initial capital letter). Also called Divine Mind. Christian Science. God; the incorporeal source of life, substance, and intelligence. Compare mortal mind. 1
  • verb with object on one's mind to pay attention to. 1
  • verb with object on one's mind to heed or obey (a person, advice, instructions, etc.). 1
  • verb with object on one's mind to apply oneself or attend to: to mind one's own business. 1
  • verb with object on one's mind to look after; take care of; tend: to mind the baby. 1
  • verb with object on one's mind to be careful, cautious, or wary about: Mind what you say. 1
  • verb with object on one's mind to feel concern at; care about. 1
  • verb with object on one's mind to feel disturbed or inconvenienced by; object to (usually used in negative or interrogative constructions): Would you mind handing me that book? 1
  • verb with object on one's mind to regard as concerning oneself or as mattering: Don't mind his bluntness. 1
  • verb with object on one's mind Dialect. to perceive or notice. to remember. to remind. 1
  • verb without object on one's mind to pay attention. 1
  • verb without object on one's mind to obey. 1
  • verb without object on one's mind to take notice, observe, or understand (used chiefly in the imperative): Mind now, I want you home by twelve. 1
  • verb without object on one's mind to be careful or wary. 1
  • verb without object on one's mind to care, feel concern, or object (often used in negative or interrogative constructions): Mind if I go? Don't mind if I do. 1
  • verb without object on one's mind to regard a thing as concerning oneself or as mattering: You mustn't mind about their gossiping. 1
  • idioms on one's mind bear / keep in mind, to remember: Bear in mind that the newspaper account may be in error. 1
  • idioms on one's mind blow one's mind, Slang. to change one's perceptions, awareness, etc., as through the use of drugs or narcotics. to overwhelm a person with intense excitement, pleasure, astonishment, or dismay: Cool jazz really blows my mind. 1
  • idioms on one's mind cross one's mind, to occur suddenly to one: A disturbing thought crossed her mind. 1
  • idioms on one's mind give someone a piece of one's mind, Informal. to rebuke, reprimand, or scold sharply: I'll give him a piece of my mind for telling such a lie! 1
  • idioms on one's mind have a good mind to, to feel tempted or inclined to: I have a good mind to leave you here all alone. 1
  • idioms on one's mind have half a mind to, to be almost decided to; be inclined to. 1
  • idioms on one's mind know one's own mind, to be firm in one's intentions, opinions, or plans; have assurance: She may be only a child, but she knows her own mind. 1
  • idioms on one's mind make up one's mind, to decide; form an opinion or decision; resolve: He couldn't make up his mind which course to follow. 1
  • idioms on one's mind meeting of minds, complete agreement; accord: A meeting of minds between the union and the employer seemed impossible. 1
  • idioms on one's mind never mind, don't worry or be troubled; it is of no concern: Never mind—the broken glass will be easy to replace. 1
  • idioms on one's mind on one's mind, constantly in one's thoughts; of concern to one: The approaching trial was on his mind. 1
  • idioms on one's mind out of one's mind, mad; insane: You must be out of your mind to say such a ridiculous thing. totally distracted: He's out of his mind with worry. emotionally overwhelmed: out of her mind with joy. 1
  • idioms on one's mind presence of mind, ability to think and to remain in control of oneself during a crisis or under stress: She had enough presence of mind to remember the license plate of the speeding car. 1
  • noun on one's mind in one's thoughts 0
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