mind
Mind can be a noun or a verb.
used as a noun
Your mind is your ability to think.
Psychology is the study of the human mind.
I did a crossword puzzle to occupy my mind.
‘make up one’s mind'
If you make up your mind, you make a decision. If you make up your mind to do something, you decide to do it.
I couldn't make up my mind whether to stay or go.
She made up her mind to look for a new job.
Be careful
You use a to-infinitive after this expression. Don't say, for example ‘She made up her mind looking for a new job’.
You use a to-infinitive after this expression. Don't say, for example ‘She made up her mind looking for a new job’.
used as a verb
If you have no objection to doing something, you can say that you don't mind doing it.
I don't mind walking.
Be careful
You use an -ing form with this expression. Don't say, for example, ‘I don’t mind to walk'.
You use an -ing form with this expression. Don't say, for example, ‘I don’t mind to walk'.
If you do not object to a situation or proposal, or if you do not prefer any particular option, you can say ‘I don’t mind'.
It was raining, but we didn't mind.
‘Would you rather go out or stay in?’ – ‘I don’t mind.'
Be careful
Don't say ‘I don’t mind it' with this meaning.
Don't say ‘I don’t mind it' with this meaning.
If you want to politely ask someone to do something, you can use Would you mind followed by an -ing form.
Would you mind turning your music down a little?
He asked us if we would mind waiting outside.