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mine

Pronunciation: [/maɪ̯n/]

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mine: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use mine in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “possession”

(pronoun) a word used to show that something belongs to the speaker. It's like saying 'belonging to me'.

Example

That pencil is mine.

Example

This book is not mine; it belongs to my friend.

Example

Is this jacket mine?

Context: “place where minerals are extracted”

(noun) a place in the ground where minerals like gold, silver, or coal are dug out. It's like a special place where people dig for valuable substances.

Example

The miners found a rich vein of gold in the mine.

Example

The abandoned mine was dangerous to enter.

Example

Have you ever visited a real mine?

How to pronounce mine

Pronunciation: [/maɪ̯n/]

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