What is Mine in English? How to use Mine in English accurately!

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Mine is a familiar word in English, often encountered in daily conversations. So what is Mine in English and its position and function in a sentence? In today's article, PREP will help you explore the details of Mine in English. Let's dive in!

I. What is Mine in English?
1. 1. Definition
2. 2. Words and phrases associated with Mine in English
II. Position and function of Mine in English
III. Differentiating My, Me, and Mine
IV. Exercises using Mine in English with answers
V. Achieve Your Dream IELTS Band Score

I. What is Mine in English?

What is Mine in English? Let's explore the definition and some words or phrases associated with Mine in English.

1. Definition

What is Mine in English? According to the Cambridge Dictionary, Mine is pronounced as /maɪn/. It can function as a pronoun, verb, and noun with different meanings in different contexts, as follows:

What is Mine in English?		Example
Part of speech	Meaning	Example
Pronoun	something which belongs to me	The car parked in front of the house is mine. I can't find my phone. Have you seen mine?
Verb	to dig (for metals etc) in a mine	They are using advanced techniques to mine lithium from underground deposits. The government granted a license to the company to mine for natural gas offshore.
	to place explosive mines in	The soldiers were ordered to mine the perimeter of the military base for added protection. The insurgents mined the roads to disrupt enemy supply lines.
	to blow up with mines	The bridge was mined. During the conflict, several vehicles were mined.
Noun	a place (usually underground) from which metals, coal, salt etc are dug	The workers descended into the coal mine to begin their shift. The country is known for its abundant diamond mines.
Noun	a type of bomb used underwater or placed just beneath the surface of the ground	The naval fleet deployed underwater mines to protect the harbor from enemy ships. The enemy forces strategically planted mines to hinder the advancing troops.

So, have you found the answer to the question "What is Mine in English?" with PREP, right? With these different meanings, pay attention to the context in English to use it appropriately!

2. Words and phrases associated with Mine in English

After understanding the meaning of Mine in English, let's take a look at some common words and phrases that go along with Mine to emphasize its meaning.

Words and phrases associated with Mine in English	Example
coal mine	The workers descended into the dark depths of the coal mine to extract the valuable resource.
gold mine	The gold mine in that region has yielded significant amounts of precious metal over the years.
limpet mine	The terrorists placed a limpet mine on the bridge.
mine dump	The mine dump was transformed into a recreational park for the local community.
mine detector	The soldiers used a highly sensitive mine detector to sweep the area.
mine clearance	The government allocated funds for mine clearance programs to protect the local population.
mine owner	The mine owner invested in modern equipment to enhance productivity.
mine reclamation	Environmental experts were consulted to develop strategies for effective mine reclamation.
salt mine	The workers in the salt mine extract large quantities of salt for various industrial and culinary purposes.
uranium mine	The uranium mine played a crucial role in providing fuel for nuclear power plants.
copper mine	The copper mine in that region is one of the largest in the country.
anti-mine	The anti-mine vehicle was specifically designed to withstand and neutralize explosive devices.
mine workings	The geological survey revealed extensive mine workings underground. underground.
friend of mine	A friend of mine recommended this book.
mine for something	The archaeologists are mining for ancient artifacts.
a mine of information	Sarah is a mine of information when it comes to literature.
mine a rich seam of something	The comedian mines a rich seam of humor from everyday situations, making audiences laugh with relatable jokes.

Those are the most common collocations with Mine in English. Let’s apply them when using Mine in English!

Words and phrases associated with Mine in English

II. Position and function of Mine in English

So what is the position and function of Mine in English? Let’s familiarize yourself with the correct usage of Mine in English as a possessive pronoun!

Position and function of Mine in English	Example
As the subject of a sentence.	Mine is the largest house on the street. The car parked outside is mine.
As the object of a sentence.	She asked for borrowing a pen, and I lent her mine. I can't find my notebook. Have you seen mine?

III. Differentiating My, Me, and Mine

Many learners often confuse My, Me, and Mine and use them inappropriately in some contexts. Let's differentiate the differences between My, Me, and Mine!

	My	Mine	Me
Meaning	of or belonging to me	something which belongs to me	(used as the object of a verb or preposition and sometimes instead of I) the word used by a speaker or writer when referring to himself
Pronunciation	/maɪ/	/maɪn/	/miː/ or /mi/
Differences	My is a possessive adjective. My is used before a noun to modify that noun.	Mine is a possessive pronoun. Mine functions as the subject or object of a sentence.	Me is an object pronoun. Me can only function as an object in a sentence.
Example	My mother is coming to visit us next week. I need to find my keys before leaving the house.	Is that your book or mine? I brought my lunch to work, but someone mistakenly took mine from the office refrigerator.	Jenny invited me to her birthday party. He told me a funny joke that made me laugh.

Once you understand the differences in the functions of My, Me, and Mine, pay attention to using them correctly in different contexts in English!

IV. Exercises using Mine in English with answers

After learning the meaning, the position and the function of Mine in English sentences, let's practice with the following exercises to familiarize yourself!

Exercise: Choose to use Mine, My, or Me to fill in the blanks in the sentences:

1. That book is _____. I borrowed it from the library.

2. This is _____ favorite restaurant. The food here is amazing.

3. Could you please pass _____ the salt? It's right in front of you.

4. The blue car parked outside is _____. I just bought it last week.

5. _____ sister and I are going to the movies tonight. Would you like to join us?

6. The trophy on the shelf is _____. I won it in a singing competition.

7. Can you give _____ a hand with carrying these boxes? They're quite heavy.

8. This is _____ pen. Please don't borrow it without asking.

9. The dog ran up to _____ and licked my face.

10. The house at the end of the street is _____. I've lived there for ten years.

Answer:

1. mine	2. my	3. me	4. mine	5. my
6. mine	7. me	8. my	9. me	10. mine

V. Achieve Your Dream IELTS Band Score

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