Mine

Definition

Mine is a pronoun used to indicate possession or ownership, equivalent to "belonging to me." As a noun, it refers to an excavation in the earth for extracting minerals or resources. As a verb, it means to extract minerals or resources from the ground or to lay explosive devices.

Parts of Speech

• Pronoun
• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /maɪn/
• Respelling: MYN

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /maɪn/
• Respelling: MYN

Etymology

The word "mine" comes from Old English "mīn," a possessive form of "me." As a noun, it derives from Middle English "mine," influenced by Old French and Latin "mina," referring to a source of minerals. The verb form comes from the noun, evolving to describe the act of extracting resources.

Derivatives

• Miner (noun)
• Mining (noun/verb)
• Minefield (noun)
• Minable (adjective)
• Minelayer (noun)

Synonyms

• Pronoun: None
• Noun: Quarry, Pit, Shaft
• Verb: Extract, Dig, Excavate

Antonyms

• Pronoun: None
• Noun: None
• Verb: Fill, Cover, Restore

Usage

The term "mine" has versatile uses. As a pronoun, it is used for possession: "The book is mine." As a noun, it refers to resource extraction sites: "They work in a coal mine." As a verb, it indicates extraction or placement of explosives: "They mine gold from the mountains."

Related Terms

• Mineral: A naturally occurring substance extracted from mines.
• Excavation: The act of digging or removing earth.
• Ownership: The state of possessing something.

Detailed Definitions

Pronoun

• Indicates possession or ownership: Used to denote something belonging to the speaker.
  • Example: "The umbrella is mine."

Noun

• A site for extracting minerals or resources: Refers to an excavation in the earth.
  • Example: "The diamond mine is heavily guarded."
• An explosive device placed in the ground or water: Refers to a bomb designed to detonate when triggered.
  • Example: "The battlefield was littered with mines."

Verb

• To extract minerals or resources from the ground: Refers to the act of obtaining valuable substances from a mine.
  • Example: "They mine coal for energy production."
• To lay explosive devices: Refers to the act of placing mines in an area.
  • Example: "The troops were tasked to mine the harbor entrance."