verb

mind

Translation

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

I don't mind the cold weather.

Would you mind closing the door?

Please mind your head on the low ceiling.

My neighbor is minding my dog for the weekend.

not mind ((sth./-ing)) to not be bothered by (sth.) I don't mind the noise.

Would you mind ((-ing))? a polite request to do (sth.) Would you mind opening the window?

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

mind ((sb./sth.)) to look after (sb./sth.) Can you mind the children for an hour?

Synonyms: care, object to, look after, pay attention to

From Old English 'gemynd' meaning 'memory, thought'. The verb developed from the sense 'to keep in mind'.

When you 'mind' something, you keep it in your 'mind' to be careful or to take care of it.