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- pronunciation:
- maIn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a deep hole or area of holes made in the earth. Minerals such as gold, coal, or precious stones are dug out of mines.
Working underground in a mine can be a dangerous job.
- similar words:
- pit, quarry, shaft, tunnel, well
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| definition 2: |
a large supply or good source.
He is a mine of information.- synonyms:
- abundance, cornucopia, reservoir, wealth
- similar words:
- accumulation, fund, hoard, load, reserve, stock, store, treasure, well
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| definition 3: |
a kind of bomb hidden in the ground or in water. A mine is set off by putting pressure on it or by lighting its fuse.
- similar words:
- explosive
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| related words: |
cave, cavern, cavity, plenty |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
mines, mining, mined |
| definition 1: |
to dig in the earth for minerals such as gold or coal; work in a mine.
He mines in the mountains all day, hoping to strike it rich.- similar words:
- burrow, dig, excavate, tunnel
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| definition 2: |
to lay bombs under.
The enemy mined the field.- similar words:
- bomb, detonate
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| related words: |
bore, excavate, prospect |
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