The difference between Idea and Mind

When used as nouns, idea means an abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations, whereas mind means the ability for rational thought.

Mind is also verb with the meaning: to remember.

check bellow for the other definitions of Idea and Mind

  1. Idea as a noun (philosophy):

    An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.

  2. Idea as a noun (obsolete):

    The conception of someone or something as representing a perfect example; an ideal.

  3. Idea as a noun (obsolete):

    The form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic.

  4. Idea as a noun:

    An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory.

    Examples:

    "The mere idea of you is enough to excite me."

  5. Idea as a noun:

    More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking.

  6. Idea as a noun:

    A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an .

    Examples:

    "I have an idea of how we might escape."

  7. Idea as a noun:

    A purposeful aim or goal; intent

    Examples:

    "If you keep sweet-talking her like that, you're going to talk her right out of her pants."

  8. Idea as a noun:

    A vague or fanciful ; a feeling or hunch; an impression.

    Examples:

    "He had the wild idea that if he leant forward a little, he might be able to touch the mountain-top."

  9. Idea as a noun (music):

    A musical theme or melodic subject.

  1. Mind as a noun:

    The ability for rational thought.

    Examples:

    "Despite advancing age, his mind was still as sharp as ever."

  2. Mind as a noun:

    The ability to be aware of things.

    Examples:

    "There was no doubt in his mind that they would win."

  3. Mind as a noun:

    The ability to remember things.

    Examples:

    "My mind just went blank."

  4. Mind as a noun:

    The ability to focus the thoughts.

    Examples:

    "I can’t keep my mind on what I’m doing."

  5. Mind as a noun:

    Somebody that embodies certain mental qualities.

    Examples:

    "He was one of history’s greatest minds."

  6. Mind as a noun:

    Judgment, opinion, or view.

    Examples:

    "He changed his mind after hearing the speech."

  7. Mind as a noun:

    Desire, inclination, or intention.

    Examples:

    "She had a mind to go to Paris."

    "I have half a mind to do it myself."

  8. Mind as a noun:

    A healthy mental state.

    Examples:

    "I, ______ being of sound mind and body, do herebynb..."

    "You are losing your mind."

  9. Mind as a noun (philosophy):

    The non-material substance or set of processes in which consciousness, perception, affectivity, judgement, thinking, and will are based.

    Examples:

    "The mind is a process of the brain."

  10. Mind as a noun:

    Continual prayer on a dead person's behalf for a period after their death.

    Examples:

    "a month's [or monthly] mind; a year's mind"

  1. Mind as a verb (now, regional):

    To remember.

  2. Mind as a verb (now, rare, _, except in phrases):

    To attend to, concern oneself with, heed, be mindful of.

    Examples:

    "You should mind your own business."

  3. Mind as a verb (originally and chiefly in negative or interrogative constructions):

    To dislike, to object to; to be bothered by.

    Examples:

    "I wouldn't mind an ice cream right now."

  4. Mind as a verb:

    To look after, to take care of, especially for a short period of time.

    Examples:

    "Would you mind my bag for me?"

  5. Mind as a verb (chiefly, in the imperative):

    To make sure, to take care ().

    Examples:

    "Mind you don't knock that glass over."

  6. Mind as a verb:

    To be careful about.

  7. Mind as a verb (United Kingdom, Ireland):

    Take note;

    Examples:

    "I'm not very healthy—I do eat fruit sometimes, mind''."

  8. Mind as a verb (obsolete):

    To have in mind; to intend.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Beaconsfield"

  9. Mind as a verb (obsolete):

    To put in mind; to remind.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek M. Arnold"

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