Speakur

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bear in mind

/ˌbeɹ ɪn ˈmaɪ̯nd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.63 in modern English

Syllables
bear in -mind
IPA
/ˌbeɹ ɪn ˈmaɪ̯nd/
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To hold (something) in the memory; to remember; also, to be mindful of or pay attention to (something); to consider; to note.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From bear (“to carry; to hold”) + in mind. First attested in the first half of 1500s.

Origin

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌbeɹ ɪn ˈmaɪ̯nd/
  • British English: /ˌbɛə̯ ɪn ˈmaɪ̯nd/

Usage

Inflected Forms

bears in mind (present, singular) bearing in mind (participle, present) bore in mind (past) borne in mind (participle, past)

Phrases

have in mind put someone in mind of

Frequently Paired Words

have in mind put someone in mind of

Synonyms

keep in mind bear in mind bethink mind recall recollect remember retrieve think back umbethink

Questions

How do you pronounce bear in mind?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌbeɹ ɪn ˈmaɪ̯nd/.
What does bear in mind mean?
To hold (something) in the memory; to remember; also, to be mindful of or pay attention to (something); to consider; to note.
Where does bear in mind come from?
First known use: First attested in the first half of 1500s.

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