Thine

usgb/ðaɪn/
pronoun

Used in place of 'yours' to show ownership or relationship, when the next word begins with a vowel or 'h'.

Is this laptop thine or mine?
Visual representation of "thine" - Used in place of 'yours' to show ownership or relationship, when the next word begins with a vowel or 'h'.

Often appears as...

  • thine own
  • thine eyes

Usage tips

Formal

Literary,Poetic

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Visual representation of "thine"
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Historical Usage

Thine is rarely used in modern English, but appears in historical or religious texts.

Illustration for Historical Usage
Thou shalt have no other gods before me; for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.
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Sounds Antique

Using 'thine' gives a sentence an old-fashioned tone, fitting in period dramas.

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Thine attire doth suit thee well, my lord.
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Poetic Expression

In poetry, 'thine' can add rhythm or match the poetic style of older eras.

Illustration for Poetic Expression
Oh wind, if winter comes, can spring be far behind? Preserve thy essence to remain, as firm as thine own determination.
Visual representation of the word "Thine"

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