mine

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "mine" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate possession, typically in informal contexts or when referring to something that belongs to the speaker. Example: "That book over there is mine."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

It's nobody else's fault but mine, and it's embarrassing".

The Guardian - Tech

(Emphasis mine).

The New York Times - Books

In opposition O'Farrell said the Liberal/Nationals coalition would not approve the mine, but the application has been progressing with the planning assessment commission yet to make a decision on it.

The Guardian

A friend of mine runs a website in Amsterdam, which is called, in Dutch, We Are Here to Stay.

The Guardian

Nhulunbuy, in remote north-east Arnhem Land, is a town owned and operated by Rio Tinto since 2007, when the mining company bought the Gove bauxite mine and refinery, established in 1963.

The Guardian

Watson replied: "Was Clinton telling the truth?" Obeid also denied he told former Lehman Brothers banker Gardner Brook that the family's investment in water infrastructure could eclipse their interests in the Mount Penny coal mine which was thought to have the potential to earn the family about $100m.

The Guardian

It will take million of pounds to restore the damage caused in affected boroughs such as mine.

The Guardian - Opinion

Inside the church, there is a memorial on stained glass to a relative of mine.

The Guardian

The Kevin's Corner mine has been approved by Greg Hunt, the federal environment minister, however, the approval is subject to more than 70 conditions.

The Guardian

GVK said the mine, located near the Queensland town of Alpha, is expected to last for at least 30 years, producing up to 30m tonnes of thermal coal a year for export.

The Guardian

01455 292888, thedandelionhideaway.co.uk If climbing and abseiling on normal mountains is too tame, how about doing both underground in a disused mine?

The Guardian - Travel

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "mine" to replace possessive pronouns when the noun is already understood from the context to avoid redundancy. For example, instead of "This is my car, and that is your car," say "This is my car, and that is yours."

Common error

Avoid confusing "mine", a possessive pronoun, with "mined", the past tense of the verb "to mine". "Mine" indicates ownership, while "mined" refers to extracting something from the earth.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "mine" is that of a possessive pronoun. It stands in for a noun phrase to indicate ownership, as demonstrated in examples like "The house itself is "mine", but the land is not." Ludwig AI confirms its correct usage.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

90%

Formal & Business

5%

Science

3%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

1%

Wiki

0.5%

Reference

0.5%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The word "mine" functions primarily as a possessive pronoun, clearly indicating ownership in various contexts. As Ludwig AI indicates, it is grammatically correct and widely used, particularly in news and media sources. To ensure correct usage, remember that "mine" stands alone, replacing a noun phrase, unlike the possessive adjective "my". Common errors include confusing "mine" with the verb "mined". For stylistic variation, consider alternatives such as "belonging to me" or "my own", although "mine" itself is versatile enough for most situations.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

belonging to me

Emphasizes ownership with a slightly more formal tone.

what belongs to me

A more descriptive way of expressing ownership.

my own

Highlights personal ownership, adding a sense of individuality.

the thing i own

A simple and direct way to state ownership.

the one i own

Specifically indicates ownership of a particular item.

my possession

A noun form indicating ownership.

that which i possess

A formal and emphatic way to declare ownership.

in my possession

Focuses on the current state of having something.

held by me

Implies possession or control.

my property

Refers to something owned, often with legal or formal implications.

FAQs

How do I use "mine" in a sentence?

"Mine" is used as a possessive pronoun, indicating something belongs to you. For example, "The blue car is yours, and the red one is "mine"."

What's the difference between "my" and "mine"?

"My" is a possessive adjective and needs to be followed by a noun (e.g., "my car"). "Mine" is a possessive pronoun and stands alone (e.g., "that car is "mine"").

Is it correct to say "That is mine's"?

No, "mine" is already a possessive pronoun and doesn't need an additional 's. The correct form is "That is "mine"".

What can I say instead of "It's mine"?

Alternatives include "It belongs to me", "It is "my own"", or "It is "in my possession"", depending on the context.