verb

mind

Translation

to object to, to be careful of, to look after

Do you mind if I close the door?

I don't mind helping you.

Mind the step when you go out.

Could you mind my bags for a minute?

((if/whether...)) to be annoyed or bothered by (sth.). Do you mind if I close the door?

((-ing)) to be annoyed or bothered by (doing sth.). I don't mind helping you.

((sth.)) to be careful of (sth.). Mind the step!

((sb./sth.)) to look after (sb./sth.). Could you mind my bags?

Synonyms: care, object to, look after, watch out for

From Old English 'gemynd' meaning 'memory, thought, mind'.

Your 'mind' is what you use to 'mind' or pay attention to things.