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exactly like (something else) so as to deceive people: pieces of paper that mimicked flowers → compare IMITATE, MIME →ry n [U]
mimic³ adj [A] 1 tech giving protection by being like something else: The mimic colouring of this moth protects them from predators. 2 not real; pretended; MOCK
min written abbrev. for 1 MINIMUM 2 minute(s)
min·a·ret /,mɪnə'ret, 'mɪnaret/ n a tall thin tower on a MOSQUE from which Muslims are called to prayer
min·a·to·ry /'mɪnətɔri||-tɔ:ri/ adj fml showing an intention to hurt; threatening
mince¹ /mɪns/ v 1 [T] to make (especially meat) into very small pieces, especially with a knife or a MINCER: minced chicken 2 [+adv/prep] derog to walk in an unnatural way, taking short little steps: The actor minced across the stage. 3 mince matters/one's words [usually in negatives] to speak of something unpleasant without using plain direct words: We're in trouble ... Not to mince matters, we're ruined!
mince² n [U] 1 BrE minced meat 2 AmE mincemeat
mince·meat /'mɪns-mi:t/ n [U] 1 a mixture of apples, RAISINS, SUET, SPICES etc, but no meat, used as a sweet filling to put inside pastry and eaten especially at Christmas 2 make mincemeat of infml to defeat or destroy (a person, belief etc) completely: He made mincemeat of their arguments.
mince 'pie n a small round covered piece of pastry filled with mincemeat, eaten at Christmas
minc·er /'mɪnsə/ also 'mincing, machine n a machine for cutting food, especially meat, into very small pieces especially by forcing it through small holes
minc·ing·ly /'mɪnsɪŋli/ adv in a mincing (MINCE) way
mind¹ /maɪnd/ n 1 [C;U] a person's (way of) thinking or feeling; thoughts: Her mind is filled with dreams of becoming a great actress. | Ever since I heard that song on the radio I've been unable to get it out of my mind. (=I cannot stop thinking about it) | Let's go to the cinema – that'll take your mind off the problem for a while. | She looks very worried; I wonder what's on her mind. | She has a very open mind and is always ready to consider new ideas. | It's better to avoid him when he's in this unpleasant frame/state of mind. | It's a good idea – I'll bear it in mind. (=continue to consider the possibility of doing it) | A number of possibilities come to mind. (=I can think of several) | It never crossed my mind to ask you. (=I never even had the idea of asking you.) | The election was due soon, and with this in mind (=because of this) we decided to step up our publicity campaign. | Knowing that she'd arrived safely restored my peace of mind. 2 [C usually sing.] the ability to think and reason; INTELLECT: He has a very sharp mind. (=he thinks and understands quickly.) | She could do it if she tried – the trouble is she just doesn't use her mind half the time. | He's not in his right mind/He's (gone) out of his mind. (=is/has gone mad) | She is of perfectly sound mind. (=is not mad) | You paid £2000 for it? Are you out of your mind?/You must be out of your mind! 3 [U] memory: I couldn't quite call his name to mind. (=remember it) | You must bear in mind (=remember) that their customs are very different to ours. | It ( completely) slipped my mind/It went (right) out of my mind. (=I forgot it.) | Now what was it called? It's somewhere at the back of my mind but I can't quite remember it. | I've told you time out of mind (=more times than I can remember) to turn off the lights when you go out. | You put me in mind of (=remind me of) my brother. 4 [C] attention: Keep your mind on your work. | You can do it if you give/put your mind to it. | Let us now turn our minds to (=begin to consider) tomorrow's meeting. 5 [C;U] an intention: I'll put up the shelves if you tell me exactly what you have in mind. (=where you intend them to be, how many you want etc) | Nothing was further from my mind. (=that was not at all what I meant.) | Those boys have been stealing my apples again; I've got a good mind to/I've half a mind to (=I think I may possibly) report them to the police. | Have you made up your mind (=decided) what to do yet? | If he's set his mind on doing it (=decided firmly to do it) nothing will stop him. 6 [C] an opinion: Since getting to know him better, I've changed my mind about him. | Why don't you speak your mind plainly? (=say what you think) | We are of one mind/of the same mind on this matter. (=we think the same about it) | To my mind (=in my opinion) you're quite wrong. | John thinks we should go to Scotland for our holiday, but I'm still in two minds about it. (=I cannot decide) | He'll get/I'll give him a piece of my mind (=I will tell him my low opinion of him) if he dares come here again! | She's old enough to know her own mind. (=to have her own opinions and make her own decisions) 7 [C] a person considered for their ability to think well: She's among the best minds (=cleverest people) in the country. 8 [C;U] the power of reason as opposed to feelings: Her mind told her one thing and her heart another. | a campaign designed to appeal to the hearts and minds (=feelings and reason) of the electorate 9 [U] the human spirit and power of reason as opposed to the body, the material world etc: He believes in mind over matter. (=the control of events or material objects by the power of the mind) 10 make up one's mind to reach a firm decision → see also, FRAME OF MIND, meeting of minds (MEETING), ONE-TRACK MIND, PRESENCE OF MIND, blow someone's mind (BLOW¹) 11 great minds think alike humor people who are very clever have the same opinions, usually said by someone who finds that another person agrees exactly with their opinion or action. People sometimes answer this saying with 'Fools seldom differ', meaning that stupid people also share the same opinions. 12 be bored/frightened/drunk etc out of your mind These three big guys came around to evict my daughter – she was scared out of her mind. 13 someone has a mind of his/her own used in order to say that someone does what they want to do, instead of doing or thinking what they are told to: Michelle's father said, 'Both my daughters were well-educated and have minds of their own, so I trust them to marry the right man.' | The horse had a mind of its own. It kept stopping to nibble things by the roadside – I couldn't control it at all.
USAGE You may also hear people use this idiom about a machine or vehicle that does not do what you want it to do: My shopping trolley had a mind of its own, and refused to go in a straight line, except when I wanted to turn a corner.
mind² v 1 [I(OUR);T] especially BrE to be careful (of); pay close attention (to): Mind that step; it's loose! | Mind out! There's a car coming. | Just get on with your work; don't mind me. (=do not pay any attention to my presence) | [+that] Mind you don't drop it! |[+wh-] Mind where you put your feet! 2 [I;T not in progressive forms] (often used with would in requests, and in negative sentences) to have a reason against or be opposed to (a particular thing); be troubled by or dislike (something): 'Which one would you like?' 'I don't mind.' (=I would be pleased with either.) | I wouldn't mind a cup of tea. (=I would rather like one) | [+v-ing] Would you mind opening the window? (=please open it) | [+wh-] I don't mind where we go. | Do you mind if I smoke? | 'Have some more beer?' 'I don't mind if I do.' (=yes, please) | [+obj+v-ing] Do you mind me smoking?! [+obj+adj] Do you mind the window (being) open? (=does the window being open trouble you?) 3 [T] to take care or charge of; look after: Our neighbour is minding our dog while we're on holiday. | Will you mind my bags while I make a telephone call? 4 Do you mind? (shows annoyance): Do you mind? That's my foot you're standing on. 5 mind one's own business (usually imperative) not to ask or take action about other people's private affairs: 'What has John sent you in that parcel?' 'Mind your own business.' (=I will not tell you.) 6 mind one's p's and q's infml to be polite or careful in your behaviour: You'd better mind your p's and q's if you want to be invited again! 7 mind you also mind also take this fact into account: He spends a lot of time in bed now; mind you, he is 93! | He's a very nice bloke, mind (you), but I wouldn't want to marry him. (=but even though he is nice, I would not want to) 8 never mind a) don't worry: 'We've missed the train!' 'Never mind, there'll be another in ten minutes.' b) it does not matter (about): 'Never mind your damaged gate; what about the front of my car!' said the angry driver. c) AmE said when the speaker has decided not to repeat what he has just said, because it was not important or incorrect: 'What did you say?' 'Never mind.' 9 never you mind infml it is not your business, and you are not going to be told: Never you mind what your father and I were talking about.
In conversation mind you can be used to introduce new information which suggests a different point of view.
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