mine
//maɪn//
Noun
An excavation in the earth from which minerals, ores, coal, or precious stones are extracted.
They work in a coal mine.
An explosive device placed in the ground or water that detonates when triggered by contact or proximity.
The soldiers carefully searched for mines in the field.
A rich source or supply of something valuable.
This book is a mine of useful information.
Synonym
Pronoun
Used to refer to something belonging to or associated with the speaker.
That book is mine.
Verb
To extract minerals, ores, or coal from the earth by digging.
They mine coal in this region.
To place explosive mines in an area.
The soldiers mined the border to prevent enemy troops from crossing.
To search through or dig into something to obtain information or resources.
Researchers are mining old documents for clues about the past.
Determiner
Belonging to me (used before a noun, especially before one beginning with a vowel or h, or in archaic/poetic usage).
Mine eyes have seen the glory.