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mine

[maɪn]

mine Definition

  • 1an excavation in the earth for extracting coal and other minerals
  • 2a place where a source of material, especially metal, is obtained
  • 3used to refer to a thing or things belonging to or associated with the speaker

Using mine: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The miners went down into the mine to extract coal.

  • Example

    This area is rich in gold mines.

  • Example

    I lost my pen. Have you seen mine?

  • Example

    This is not your book; it's mine.

mine Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for mine

Idioms Using mine

  • blow someone's mine

    to cause someone to become very angry or upset

    Example

    His careless remarks blew her mine, and she stormed out of the room.

  • to obtain something that is very valuable or profitable

    Example

    Investing in that company turned out to be a gold mine.

  • to discover a large amount of something valuable or profitable

    Example

    After years of searching, they finally hit the mother lode and struck oil.

Phrases with mine

  • a person or source of knowledge that provides a wealth of information on a particular subject

    Example

    She's a mine of information about the history of this town.

  • mine of wealth

    a source of great wealth or abundance

    Example

    The oil fields in the Middle East are a mine of wealth.

  • a situation or place that presents many opportunities for success or advancement

    Example

    The city is a mine of opportunity for young entrepreneurs.

Origins of mine

from Old English 'mīn', meaning 'belonging to me'

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Summary: mine in Brief

The term 'mine' [maɪn] refers to an excavation in the earth for extracting coal and other minerals, or a place where a source of material, especially metal, is obtained. It can also be used to refer to a thing or things belonging to or associated with the speaker. Examples include 'The miners went down into the mine to extract coal,' and 'This area is rich in gold mines.' Phrases like 'mine of information' and idioms like 'hit the mother lode' extend the concept of 'mine' to sources of knowledge and valuable discoveries.

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