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Brain Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：neural control center (brain)

brain 🔊

/breɪn/

the soft organ inside your head that controls everything you think, feel, and do.

3D model of a human brain showing folds and grooves

neural control center 🔊

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/ˈnʊrəl kənˈtroʊl ˈsɛntər/

The brain is the soft, complex organ inside the skull that is the main control center for all bodily functions, thoughts, emotions, and memories.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'bragen', akin to Greek 'bregma' (top of head).

💡 Mnemonic

B-rain: Raindrops hit your head, each drop a new thought.

📖 Example

My friend is learning to bake a cake, and I can almost hear the gears turning in her brain as she reads the recipe. 🔊 My friend is learning to bake a cake, and I can almost hear the gears turning in her brain as she reads the recipe.

🔗 Collocations

brain cells – the individual neurons and glial cells in the brain

brain function – the processes performed by the brain, such as thinking and memory

brain scan – an imaging technique used to visualize the brain's structure

🔄 Synonyms

mind (n.) – the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences

cerebrum (n.) – the largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary motor functions and higher cognitive abilities

intellect (n.) – the faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively

🌱 Derivatives

brainy (adj.) – intelligent or clever

brainless (adj.) – stupid or lacking intelligence

brainstorm (n.) – a sudden clever idea

📖 Cultural Story

'Brain' comes from Old English 'bragen'. Ancient Greeks believed it cooled the blood; today we know it's the center of thought and emotion.

Meaning 2：intellectual powerhouse (brain)

brain 🔊

/breɪn/

a very smart person who can solve difficult problems and think of great ideas.

Team brainstorming with a person pointing at whiteboard diagram

intellectual powerhouse 🔊

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/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəl ˈpaʊərˌhaʊs/

A person who is exceptionally intelligent, especially one who can solve complex problems or generate innovative ideas.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

We need a real brain on our project team to figure out this tricky coding problem. 🔊 We need a real brain on our project team to figure out this tricky coding problem.

🔗 Collocations

the brain of the operation – the person who is the most intelligent or important in a project

brain trust – a group of experts who advise or plan

brainchild – an idea or invention created by a particular person

🔄 Synonyms

genius (n.) – a person who is exceptionally intelligent or creative

intellect (n.) – a person with highly developed mental abilities

mastermind (n.) – a person with great intelligence and an ability to plan complex schemes

🚫 Antonyms

dunce (n.) – a person who is slow at learning or stupid

simpleton (n.) – a foolish or naive person

fool (n.) – a person who acts unwisely or imprudently

🌱 Derivatives

brainy (adj.) – intelligent or clever

brainless (adj.) – stupid or lacking intelligence

brainstorm (n.) – a sudden clever idea