mine

/mˈa‍ɪn/

/ˈmaɪn/

Mine

a deep hole or large tunnel in the ground where workers dig for salt, gold, coal, etc.

a piece of military equipment that is put on or just under the ground or in the sea, which explodes when it is touched

mine

used for referring to something that belongs to or is related to the person who is speaking

to mine

MAIN VERB

get from the earth by excavation

lay mines

Examples

1. "Your guess is as good as mine."

2. His opinion on the matter was quite different from mine.

3. She is a friend of mine from school.

4. Once I get that staff job, it'll be mine.