Brain ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Brain ( noun )

1. The organ of the body located inside the skull that is responsible for controlling and coordinating body movements, sensations, thoughts, memory, and emotions.
2. Intelligence or mental ability.
3. The central control unit of a computer or other electronic device.

Origin:

Old english brægen, from proto-germanic *bragnan (compare dutch hersenen, german hirn, old norse hjarni), from proto-indo-european *bhreg- (compare welsh braw, greek bregma "front part of the head," brechmos "skul.l")

Examples:

1. He damaged his brain in the accident.
2. She has a brilliant brain.
3. The brain of the computer is the central processing unit.

(As a verb)

Brain ( verb )

1. The organ of the body located inside the skull that is responsible for controlling and coordinating body movements, sensations, thoughts, memory, and emotions.
2. Intelligence or mental ability.
3. The central control unit of a computer or other electronic device.

Origin:

Old english brægen, from proto-germanic *bragnan (compare dutch hersenen, german hirn, old norse hjarni), from proto-indo-european *bhreg- (compare welsh braw, greek bregma "front part of the head," brechmos "skul.l")

Examples:

1. He damaged his brain in the accident.
2. She has a brilliant brain.
3. The brain of the computer is the central processing unit.