Synonyms for

Mine

Verb / maɪn / Another word for mine — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

something that belongs to you or is your responsibility

Synonyms & similar words

personal belonging possession property asset acquisition holding ownership dominion control grip clutch grasp keeping retention tenure occupation residence diggings

Synonyms by register

Formal

excavate extract quarry

Informal

dig up pull out

Literary

source fount

Antonyms

yours theirs hers his ours

Common collocations

  • mine shaft
  • mine owner
  • coal mine
  • gold mine
  • mine worker
  • mine field
  • mine sweepers

Word family

noun mine
verb mine
adjective mined

Usage note

As a possessive pronoun, 'mine' replaces 'my' before a noun (e.g., 'This is mine'). As a noun, it refers to a place where minerals are extracted. As a verb, it means to extract minerals or to search for and remove explosives.

Example sentences

  1. This is my mine.
  2. I found a gold mine.
  3. He wanted to build a coal mine.
  4. The land is rich in minerals and there is a big mine there.
  5. The miners went on strike.

Quotes

  • This land is my land, this land is your land, from California to the New York island; from the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters, this land was made for you and me. - Woody Guthrie
  • The diamond minecart is here and ready to entertain! - DanTDM
  • A diamond is a lump of coal that did well under pressure. - Henry Kissinger

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