mental (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛntəl/

Definition

Relating to or affecting the mind, especially as opposed to the body.

Examples

• He has been suffering from mental illness for years.

• The therapist helped her overcome her mental block.

• Regular exercise can improve your mental well-being.

How to Use mental

mental health (collocation)

The state of a person's psychological well-being. — "He sought help for his mental health issues."

mental illness (collocation)

A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, mood, or behavior. — "Early intervention can help manage mental illness."

mental block (collocation)

A temporary inability to remember or say something. — "I had a mental block and couldn't remember her name."

Synonyms of mental

Words with a similar meaning to mental:

• intellectual
• psychological
• emotional
• cognitive

Antonyms of mental

Words with the opposite meaning to mental:

• physical
• bodily

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