Mine

Pronunciation: /maɪn/

Definitions of mine

pronoun a pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to or is associated with the speaker

Example Sentences

A1 This book is mine.

A2 The red car parked outside is mine.

B1 I forgot my umbrella, can I borrow yours or should I use mine?

B2 The decision to invest in that company was mine alone.

C1 The success of the project was largely due to mine and my team's efforts.

C2 The artwork displayed in the gallery is not just mine, but a collaboration with other artists.

Examples of mine in a Sentence

formal The mine is a significant source of employment in the region.

informal That gold mine is making me rich!

slang I found this cool jacket at the thrift store, it's mine now.

figurative His quick wit is a gold mine for comedy writers.

Grammatical Forms of mine

• past tense: mined
• plural: mines
• comparative: more mine
• superlative: most mine
• present tense: mine
• future tense: will mine
• perfect tense: have mined
• continuous tense: mining
• singular: mine
• positive degree: mine
• infinitive: to mine
• gerund: mining
• participle: mining

Origin and Evolution of mine

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'mine' originated from the Old English word 'mīn', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'meinaz'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to indicate possession or ownership, the word 'mine' has evolved to also refer to a place where minerals or precious metals are extracted, as well as explosives used in warfare.