Psyche vs. Mind

Psyche vs. Mind — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Psyche and Mind

Psychenoun

The human soul, mind, or spirit.

Mindnoun

The ability for rational thought.

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

Psychenoun

(chiefly psychology) The human mind as the central force in thought, emotion, and behavior of an individual.

Mindnoun

The ability to be aware of things.

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

Psychenoun

(entomology) A small white butterfly, Leptosia nina, family Pieridae, of Asia and Australasia.

Mindnoun

The ability to remember things.

My mind just went blank.
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Psycheinterjection

(colloquial) Used abruptly after a sentence to indicate that the speaker is only joking.

Mindnoun

The ability to focus the thoughts.

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

Psycheverb

(transitive) To put (someone) into a required psychological frame of mind.

Mindnoun

Somebody that embodies certain mental qualities.

He was one of history’s greatest minds.

Psycheverb

(transitive) To intimidate (someone) emotionally using psychology.

Mindnoun

Judgment, opinion, or view.

He changed his mind after hearing the speech.
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Psycheverb

To treat (someone) using psychoanalysis.

Mindnoun

Desire, inclination, or intention.

She had a mind to go to Paris.I have half a mind to do it myself.

Psychenoun

that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason;

his mind wanderedI couldn't get his words out of my head

Mindnoun

A healthy mental state.

I, ______ being of sound mind and body, do herebynb...You are losing your mind.

Psychenoun

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

Mindnoun

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

The mind is a process of the brain.

Psychenoun

(Greek mythology) a beautiful princess loved by Cupid who visited her at night and told her she must not try to see him; became the personification of the soul

Mindverb

To remember.

Mindverb

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

You should mind your own business.

Mindverb

(originally and chiefly in negative or interrogative constructions) To dislike, to object to; to be bothered by.

I wouldn't mind an ice cream right now.

Mindverb

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

Would you mind my bag for me?

Mindverb

To make sure, to take care (that).

Mind you don't knock that glass over.

Mindverb

To be careful about.

Mindverb

Used to make something you have said less strong.

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

Mindverb

(obsolete) To have in mind; to intend.

Mindverb

(obsolete) To put in mind; to remind.

Mindnoun

that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason;

his mind wanderedI couldn't get his words out of my head

Mindnoun

recall or remembrance;

it came to mind

Mindnoun

an opinion formed by judging something;

he was reluctant to make his judgment knownshe changed her mind

Mindnoun

an important intellectual;

the great minds of the 17th century

Mindnoun

attention;

don't pay him any mind

Mindnoun

your intention; what you intend to do;

he had in mind to see his old teacherthe idea of the game is to capture all the pieces

Mindnoun

knowledge and intellectual ability;

he reads to improve his mindhe has a keen intellect

Mindverb

be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by;

I don't mind your behavior

Mindverb

be concerned with or about something or somebody

Mindverb

be in charge of or deal with;

She takes care of all the necessary arrangements

Mindverb

pay close attention to; give heed to;

Heed the advice of the old men

Mindverb

be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to;

Beware of telephone salesmen

Mindverb

keep in mind