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brain
- pronunciation:
- breIn
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- have something on the brain
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the organ of the central nervous system contained within the skull, which thinks, interprets sensations, and coordinates motion and other activity in the rest of the body.
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| definition 2: |
the center of intelligence; mind.
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| definition 3: |
(usu. pl.) intelligence.
He was the brains of the operation. |
| related words: |
acumen, head, intellect, intelligence, mentality, mind, organ, understanding, wisdom, wit |
| phrase: |
have something on the brain |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
brained, braining, brains |
| definition: |
to strike a heavy blow on the head of.
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