mine
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for mine, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Pron — Belonging to me; the possessive form of "I" used on its own, without a following noun.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
The possessive "mine" traces back through Old English mīn to a very old Germanic root for "my"; the noun/verb "mine" (as in digging) comes from a separate Old French word for an excavation or tunnel.
Full origin of mine →Frequently asked questions
What does “mine” mean?
The word “mine” means belonging to me; the possessive form of "I" used on its own, without a following noun. In plain terms, either "belonging to me" or, as a completely separate word, a hole dug in the ground for minerals (or the explosive device / cryptocurrency-earning sense that grew from it).
How do you pronounce “mine”?
“Mine” is pronounced myn (/maɪ̯n/ in IPA).
How do you use “mine” in a sentence?
Here is “mine” used in a sentence: “That jacket is mine.”
What part of speech is “mine”?
Depending on how it is used, “mine” can be a pronoun, a det, a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “mine” come from?
The word “mine” comes from Old French. The possessive "mine" traces back through Old English mīn to a very old Germanic root for "my"; the noun/verb "mine" (as in digging) comes from a separate Old French word for an excavation or tunnel.
Is “mine” a common word?
“Mine” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “mine” have?
“Mine” has 8 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: belonging to me; the possessive form of "I" used on its own, without a following noun.
What is the difference between mine and my?
Both show that something belongs to the speaker, but they sit differently in a sentence. 'My' always comes before a noun, as in 'my car.' 'Mine' stands alone with no noun after it, as in 'that car is mine.' Use 'my' to introduce the thing and 'mine' to replace it.
What kind of word is 'mine'?
In this sense, 'mine' is a possessive pronoun. It replaces a noun phrase that belongs to the speaker, so instead of repeating 'my keys' you can simply say 'the keys are mine.' Other possessive pronouns in the same family include yours, his, hers, ours, and theirs.
Does 'mine' have other meanings?
Yes. Spelled the same way, 'mine' can also be a noun for an underground site where minerals like coal or gold are dug out, or a concealed explosive device. These senses are unrelated to the possessive pronoun and are told apart entirely by the context of the sentence.