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brain

/bɹeɪn/
Meanings
  • noun

    An essential part of the nervous system in humans and animals, responsible for controlling thought, memory, emotion, and motor skills.

  • noun

    The collective mass of nerve tissue in the skull of vertebrates, including the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem.

Pronunciation
  1. /bɹeɪn/



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  2. /bɹeɪn/



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Synonyms

harns
Rhymes
Words rhyming with brain
rain , pain , strain
Homophones
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  1. Brain (English) : A person of great intellectual capacity.

  2. Brain (English) : To think or ponder deeply.

Variants
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brain , brains , brained , braining , brain attack , brain coral , brain corals , brain cramp , brain fart , brain-dead , brain death , brain deaths , brain drain , brain drains , brain dump , brain dumps , brain fog
Etymology
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Old English brægan, from brēowan 'to grow'. Related to brōgan 'skull'.

Trivia
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  1. The human brain weighs about 3 pounds.

  2. The brain generates enough electricity to power a light bulb.

  3. The brain has about 100 billion neurons.

Related Concepts
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  1. Nervous System: A complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that coordinates and controls the body's functions.

  2. Neuron: A specialized cell that transmits electrical and chemical signals in the nervous system.

Culture
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The brain has been a subject of fascination and exploration in various cultures throughout history. In ancient Greece, it was believed that the brain was the seat of intelligence and rational thought. In Hinduism, the brain is considered one of the five elements that make up the human body. In modern times, the brain has been a focus of scientific research and medical studies, leading to advancements in neuroscience and neurology.

How to Memorize "brain"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, wrinkled organ located inside the skull.
    - Visualize the different parts of the brain, such as the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem.
    - Mentally explore the different functions of each part of the brain.

  2. associate

    - Associate the brain with intelligence and thought.
    - Think of the brain as the body's control center.
    - Imagine the brain as a complex, interconnected network.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym BIG (Brain, Intelligence, Growth) to remember the functions of the brain.
    - Create a mental image of a brain made of jelly to remember its texture and shape.
    - Associate the different parts of the brain with different colors or shapes to help remember their locations.

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