Mine

/maɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A place where minerals, metals, or precious stones are extracted from the earth.

The coal mine was shut down due to safety concerns.

A source of wealth or resources, especially as a metaphor.

Investing in technology startups can be a gold mine for investors.

verb

To extract minerals or other resources from the earth.

They plan to mine the area for gold.

To lay explosive devices in a strategic location.

The military had to mine the roads to prevent enemy access.

pronoun

Used to refer to a thing or things belonging to or associated with the speaker.

That book is mine.

Used to indicate ownership or possession.

This car is mine; I bought it last year.

Used to indicate a person or a group to whom a claim or character refers.

The responsibility lies with mine.

Middle English 'mine', from Old English 'min'.

mine is better

Indicates that one's own possession is superior.

minefield

An area planted with explosive mines, often used metaphorically to describe a dangerous situation.

to mine

To extract resources from the earth.

mining

The process of extracting minerals from the earth.

miner

A person who works in a mine.

mineable

Capable of being extracted from a mine.

A term of endearment for someone you possessively care about.

She’s my mine, I wouldn’t let anyone else have her.

My place or area of expertise.

That’s my mine when it comes to graphic design.