My

Definition

My is a possessive adjective used to indicate ownership or association with the speaker. It is also used to express strong feelings or as an interjection in certain contexts.

Parts of Speech

• Possessive Adjective
• Interjection

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /maɪ/
• Respelling: MY

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /maɪ/
• Respelling: MY

Etymology

The word "my" originates from Old English "mīn," a possessive form of "ic" (I). It is derived from the Proto-Germanic "*mīnaz," which itself comes from the Proto-Indo-European root "*me-" meaning "me" or "mine."

Derivatives

• Mine (possessive pronoun)
• Myself (reflexive pronoun)
• Mythical (adjective, indirectly related)
• Mythology (noun, indirectly related)
• Myriad (noun/adjective, indirectly related)

Synonyms

• Mine (possessive pronoun)
• Belonging to me
• None

Antonyms

• Your
• Their
• None

Usage

The term "my" is commonly used to denote possession or association. For example, "This is my book" or "Oh my, what a beautiful view!" It can also serve as an interjection to express emotion.

Related Terms

• Mine: The possessive pronoun form of "my."
• Our: The plural equivalent of "my."
• Your: A possessive adjective for the second person.

Detailed Definitions

Possessive Adjective

• Used to indicate possession or association: Refers to something belonging to or associated with the speaker.
  • Example: "This is my house."

Interjection

• Used to express surprise, admiration, or strong emotion: Often found in exclamatory phrases.
  • Example: "My goodness, what a surprise!"