mind/mined

mind (mīnd)

Noun

• The human consciousness that originates in the brain and is manifested especially in thought, perception, emotion, will, memory, and imagination.
• The collective conscious and unconscious processes in a sentient organism that direct and influence mental and physical behavior.
• The principle of intelligence; the spirit of consciousness regarded as an aspect of reality.
• The faculty of thinking, reasoning, and applying knowledge: Follow your mind, not your heart.
• A person of great mental ability: the great minds of the century.

Verb., _{^{mind·ed, mind·ing, minds.}}

Verb. Transitive

• To bring (an object or idea) to mind; remember.
• To become aware of; notice.
• To heed in order to obey: The children minded their babysitter.
• To attend to: Mind closely what I tell you.
• To be careful about: Mind the icy sidewalk!

Verb. Intransitive

• To take notice; give heed.
• To behave obediently.
• To be cautious or careful.

mined (mīned)

Verb., _{^{mined, min·ing, mines.}}

Verb. Transitive

• To extract (ore or minerals) from the earth.
• To tunnel under (the earth or a surface feature).
• To lay explosive mines in or under.
• To attack, damage, or destroy by underhand means; subvert.

Verb. Intransitive

• To excavate the earth for the purpose of extracting ore or minerals.
• To dig a tunnel under the earth, especially under an enemy emplacement or fortification.
• To lay explosive mines.