How are they different from one another?

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1) in my mind2) on my mind3) at the back of my mind

Ivanhr · Accepted Answer

This is kind of subjective, but here's what I think

1) If something is in your mind that means that you have an idea or thought and you can visualize that idea/thought with your mind

2) If something is on your mind that means that you're thinking about it all the time.

3) If something is at the back of your mind, then you know that it's true without even thinking about it.

LATO · Answer

Thank you.

Tanit · Answer

A good dictionary is always helpful, Lato!

http://dictionaries.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=mind*9+0&dict=I
to be thinking about something as a possibility
I thought we might eat out tonight.' 'Where did you have in mind?' [usually used in questions]
I think that's probably what he had in mind.

http://dictionaries.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=mind*11+0&dict=I
if something is on someone's mind, they are thinking about it a lot or worrying about it
Something's worrying you, isn't it? What's on your mind?
I wanted to talk about men but Helen obviously had other things on her mind.
I'm sorry if I've been a bit irritable recently but I've got a lot on my mind (= I'm worrying a lot) at the moment.

http://dictionaries.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=back*3+0&dict=I
if a thought that worries you is at the back of your mind, it is always in your mind although you do not spend time thinking about it

LATO · Answer

TanitA good dictionary is always helpful, Lato!

I agree. But I was just wondering if there was some connotations that are often absent in dictionaries. In addition to this, a Westerner has explained to me the difference between those three. In other words , just wanting to confirm or get a second (or third) opinion so to speak.

But thank you.

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