noun
minding
noun
1
The act of looking after, watching over, or paying careful attention to something.
"Minding three kids at once takes a lot of patience."
How to Use Minding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLooking after someone or something, or paying close attention to a task.
Common pairings
child-minding
minding the shop
minding your own business
Word Forms
mindings plural
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Etymology
From mind plus the "-ing" ending, forming the noun/gerund of the verb "to mind".