minding

8 definitions • 20 examples

present participle of

(used in questions and negatives) to be annoyed or worried by something:

Do you think he'd mind if I borrowed his book?

[ + -ing verb ] I don't mind having a dog in the house so long as it's clean.

informal I wouldn't mind (= I would like) something to eat, if that's OK.

Would you mind turning (= please turn) your radio down a little please?

mind if Do you mind if I (= may I) put the TV on?

[ + obj + -ing verb ] Do you mind me smoking?

[ + question word ] I don't mind what you wear so long as it's not that awful pink shirt.

I'd rather stay in tonight, if you don't mind.

mainly UK "Would you like tea or coffee?" "I don't mind - either."

said to someone when you feel annoyed with that person for what they have just done or said:

Do you mind? That's my seat you're sitting in!

to be careful of, or give attention to something:

[ + (that) ] Mind that box - the bottom isn't very strong.

Mind (that) you don't bang your head on the shelf when you stand up.

Mind (= make certain that) you take enough money with you.

old-fashioned Mind your language (= don't use swear words), young lady!

used to tell someone to move or be careful, or to warn someone of danger:

Mind out! We're coming through with the stretcher.

said when you say goodbye to someone, meaning "take care":

Mind how you go now, and have a good day.

to take care of someone or something:

She asked me if I'd mind the children for an hour while she went shopping.

Could you mind my bag for a moment while I go to the toilet?

to listen to and obey someone:

Mind your grandma!

This dog won't mind.