pronounπShareMy; belonging to me; that which belongs to me."My favorite book is mine. "propertygrammaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels."The miners worked deep within the mine to extract coal. "geologyindustrybuildingmineralessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny source of wealth or resources."The new gold mine brought significant wealth to the small town. "assetgeologybusinesseconomyindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA passage dug toward or underneath enemy lines, which is then packed with explosives."The soldiers dug a mine beneath the enemy's fortress. "militaryweaponwaractiongeologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device intended to explode when stepped upon or touched, or when approached by a ship, vehicle, or person."The soldiers carefully cleared the field of land mines before allowing the civilians to return. "militaryweapondevicemachinewaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of firework that explodes on the ground, shooting sparks upward."The children watched the spectacular mine firework explode, sending sparks high into the night sky. "entertainmentfestivalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe cavity made by a caterpillar while feeding inside a leaf."The caterpillar's mine was visible as a small, hollowed-out area in the leaf. "insectplantbiologynatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA machine or network of machines used to extract units of a cryptocurrency."The new cryptocurrency mine is located in a remote part of the country. "computingtechnologyinternetmachineelectronicsenergybusinesseconomyfinanceassetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove (ore) from the ground."The miners are carefully mining the ore from the mountain. "geologyindustrymaterialworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dig into, for ore or metal."The miners were sent to mine for gold in the remote mountains. "geologyindustrymaterialworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sow mines (the explosive devices) in (an area)."The soldiers mined the field to prevent enemy troop movement. "militaryweaponwaractionareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo damage (a vehicle or ship) with a mine (an explosive device)."The enemy soldiers mined the supply truck, causing it to explode. "militarynauticalvehicleweaponwaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dig a tunnel or hole; to burrow in the earth."The construction workers were mining a tunnel for the new subway line. "geologyindustryenvironmentagricultureworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dig away, or otherwise remove, the substratum or foundation of; to lay a mine under; to sap; to undermine."The workers were mining the foundation of the old house to prepare for the new construction. "geologybuildingmilitaryarchaeologyindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To ruin or destroy by slow degrees or secret means."The gossiping rumors slowly mined away Sarah's reputation at school. "actionnegativeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pick one's nose."He was embarrassed when he was caught mining his nose in class. "bodyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo earn new units of cryptocurrency by doing certain calculations."I need to mine some Bitcoin to buy a new video game. "technologycomputinginternetelectronicsfinanceeconomyassetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDemeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer."Her mine was serious, a clear sign she was unhappy with the grade. "appearanceattitudecharactermindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA specific facial expression."Her mine conveyed sadness; everyone in the classroom noticed. "appearancebodyphysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
