Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

change of mind

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.17 in modern English

Syllables: change of -mind
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A decision that rejects a previous decision in favor of something different.

Example Sentences

"John had a sudden change of mind when he saw that better offer."

Etymology

From change one's mind.

Inflected Forms

changes of mind (plural)

Phrases

change of heart

Frequently Paired Words

change of heart metanoia

Synonyms

reversal flip-flop turnabout turnaround

Questions

What does change of mind mean?: A decision that rejects a previous decision in favor of something different.
Where does change of mind come from?: From change one's mind.

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