Mine

usgb/maɪn/
possessive pronoun

Something that belongs to me.

That book is mine
Visual representation of "mine" - Something that belongs to me

Often appears as...

  • mine is
  • that's mine
Definition 1 of 4
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Emotional Attachment

Used to express a strong personal connection with something.

Illustration for Emotional Attachment
This necklace is mine, given by my grandmother.
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Exclusive Ownership

Stresses that no one else has a claim to the item.

Illustration for Exclusive Ownership
Keep away, that seat is mine!
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Error Correction

Useful for correcting someone when they mistake ownership.

Illustration for Error Correction
Actually, that's not yours; it's mine.
Visual representation of the word "Mine"

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