Why is a mine called a mine?
A mine is an explosive placed underground or underwater that explodes when disturbed, or when remotely triggered. The term originated from the use of mining to go under the enemy’s city walls.
What can I say instead of about me?
What is another word for about me?
| concerning me | in connection with me |
|---|---|
| in relation to me | in respect to me |
| referring to me | regarding me |
| relating to me | relative to me |
| with reference to me |
What is the plural of mine?
mine. Plural. mines. The plural form of mine; more than one (kind of) mine.
What you mean by mine?
: that which belongs to me —used without a following noun as a pronoun equivalent in meaning to the adjective my Your eyes are brown and mine are green. mine. noun. Definition of mine (Entry 3 of 4) 1a : a pit or excavation in the earth from which mineral substances are taken.
What is a better word for you?
What is another word for you?
| you, yourself | you, personally |
|---|---|
| your own self | yourself |
| you yourself | you personally |
How do you explain possessive nouns?
Possessive nouns are nouns that show ownership or possession. Normally these words would be a singular or plural noun, but in the possessive form they are used as adjectives to modify another a noun or pronoun. Here the word “cat’s” is a possessive noun.
How do you show possession?
Apostrophe Rules for Possessives
- Use an apostrophe + S (‘s) to show that one person/thing owns or is a member of something.
- Use an apostrophe after the “s” at the end of a plural noun to show possession.
- If a plural noun doesn’t end in “s,” add an apostrophe + “s” to create the possessive form.
What is the adjective of mine?
productive, re, real, rich, richer, richest, round, same, second, secret, silver, single, sister, small, spanish, submarine. such, sure, underground, unworked, utter, valuable, vast, veritable, very, wealthy, whole. Hope this word list had the adjective used with mine you were looking for.
What is difference between my and mine?
3) My is used to mostly refer to humans, while mine is used for things.
Is there a possessive pronoun for it?
There are two types: possessive pronouns and possessive determiners. We use possessive determiners before a noun….Pronouns: possessive (my, mine, your, yours, etc.)
| personal pronoun | possessive determiner | possessive pronoun |
|---|---|---|
| she | her | hers |
| it | its | its* |
| we | our | ours |
| they | their | theirs |
How do you use the word mine?
As you rightly note, my is a possessive adjective and mine is a possessive pronoun. So, this means you use my where you already have a noun (such as question) and want to indicate ownership. Like with all pronouns, you use mine in place of another noun when it’s understood what’s being discussed.
What is another word for my love?
What is another word for my love?
| babe | darling |
|---|---|
| dear | dearest |
| love | mi amor |
| sweetheart | sweety |
| beloved | honey |