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Synonyms & Similar Words
mind
intellect
intelligence
cognition
thought
cerebrum
cranium
skull
head
psyche
soul
nous
cerebral matter
encephalon
cerebellum
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
occipital lobe
medulla
cerebral cortex
grey matter
white matter
synapse
neuron
neurology
cerebral
mental faculty
Meaning of Brain
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the brain is "the organ of thought, emotion, and control of bodily functions, located in the head and consisting of the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem."
Definitions
- The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the brain as "the part of the body that controls behavior, movement, and function, located in the skull."
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines the brain as "the organ inside the head that controls the body's functions, such as movement, sensation, and thought."
Example Uses
- The doctor studied the brain to understand the cause of the disease.
- She has a brilliant brain and is one of the top students in her class.
- The brain is a complex and intricate organ that is still not fully understood.
- The injury damaged his brain and left him with memory loss.
- The brain is capable of reorganizing itself in response to new experiences.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
heart
soul
spirit
intuition
instinct
emotion
sentiment
feeling
passion
impulse
reflex
reaction
instinctiveness
automatism
mechanicalness
unconsciousness
unawareness
ignorance
foolishness
stupidity
mindlessness
senselessness