brains
|brains|
/breɪnz/
(brain)
central organ of thought
Etymology
'brain' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'brægen', which in turn comes from Proto-Germanic '*bragną'.
'brain' changed from Old English 'brægen' into Middle English 'brain' and eventually became the modern English word 'brain'.
Initially it referred primarily to the physical organ; over time it also developed the figurative meaning of 'intelligence' or 'mental power'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the organ inside the skull that controls thought, memory, emotion, and many bodily functions (physical brain).
Brains are delicate and well protected by the skull.
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Noun 2
mental ability; intelligence or cleverness.
You need to use your brains to solve this puzzle.
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Noun 3
the person or people who are chiefly responsible for planning or organizing something (the mastermind or planners).
She's the brains behind the entire campaign.
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