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Brain

Verb / breɪn / Another word for brain — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The brain is the organ inside your head that controls your thoughts, feelings, and movements.

Synonyms & similar words

brainiac head mentality mastermind encephalon einstein mind learningability nous psyche genius wit brainpower mentalcapacity mind intellect cerebrum noodle brainpower reasoning thought

Synonyms by register

Formal

cerebrum intellect mind cognition

Informal

noggin head gray matter thinker

Literary

cynosure seat of thought

Antonyms

body instinct emotion feeling heart gut

Common collocations

  • brain tumor
  • brain damage
  • brain surgery
  • brain wave
  • brain storm
  • brain child
  • brain food
  • brain teaser

Word family

noun brain
verb brainwash
adjective brainy
adverb brainlessly

Usage note

While 'brain' can refer to the physical organ, it is more commonly used metaphorically to represent intellect or intelligence. Avoid using 'brain' in highly formal scientific contexts where 'cerebrum' or 'encephalon' might be more precise.

Example sentences

  1. I use my brain to solve puzzles.
  2. Doctors study the brain to learn how it works.
  3. My brain helps me remember important things.
  4. The brain is a very important organ in the body.
  5. I exercise my brain by doing crossword puzzles.

Quotes

  • The brain is wider than the sky.
  • An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
  • The mind is everything. What you think you become.

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