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Definition my in British English

my determiner, interjection

determiner, interjection
/maɪ/

My can be used in the following ways:

as a possessive determiner (followed by a noun), being a possessive form of I: I’ve lost my sunglasses.

as an interjection: My! How the children have grown!

1

used for showing that something belongs to or is connected with you when you are the person speaking or writing

Example

I shut my eyes.

Example

I want you to meet my parents.

Example

It's my job to welcome visitors.

Example

I didn't have my own room till my sister left for college.

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2

used when speaking to someone that you love or that you know well

Example

'Let's go for a walk, my dear,' Alice said.

Example

Hello, my little beauty.

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3

used in some expressions of surprise, shock, or anger

Example

My! Just look at all those lovely cakes!

Example

My God! What a mess!

Definition my in British English

Related Words

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