Mined

Pronunciation: /maɪnd/

Definitions of mined

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, indicating the tense, voice, mood, etc., of the verb

Example Sentences

A1 The miners mined for gold in the mountains.

A2 The company mined data from customer surveys to improve their products.

B1 The archaeologists mined the site for artifacts dating back to ancient times.

B2 The researchers mined the database for relevant information to support their hypothesis.

C1 The government mined the area for natural resources to boost the economy.

C2 The team of scientists mined the data for patterns and trends to make groundbreaking discoveries.

Examples of mined in a Sentence

formal The precious gems were mined from deep within the earth.

informal They mined a lot of data for their research project.

slang I heard they were mining for gold in that area.

figurative She mined her memories for any clue that could help solve the mystery.

Grammatical Forms of mined

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

Origin and Evolution of mined

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'mined' originated from the Old English word 'myne', which was derived from the Latin word 'minare' meaning to drive or work.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mined' evolved to specifically refer to the act of extracting minerals or resources from the earth through digging or excavation.