What does MINED mean?

Parts of Speech:

Verb

Definitions:

• To extract valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth
• To dig a tunnel or passage underground
• To lay explosive mines in a certain area
• To carefully search or scrutinize something

Pronunciations:

• US: /maɪnd/
• UK: /maɪnd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "mined" originated from the Old English word "myne" which means "a mine". It has been used since the 14th century to refer to the act of extracting minerals or other valuable materials from the earth. Over time, the word has also come to be used in other contexts such as laying explosive mines or carefully scrutinizing something.

Synonyms:

• Extracted
• Dug
• Excavated
• Unearthed
• Explored

Related Words:

• Mined
• Minds
• Denim
• Dimes
• Medic

Example Sentences:

• He mined for gold in the mountains.
• The workers mined coal from the ground.
• The military mined the border to prevent enemy infiltration.
• The detective mined the crime scene for clues.