# mined

Pronunciation: say "MYND" /maɪnd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of mine. — simple past and past participle of mine
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of mine. Use this form for digging done in the past.
   - _Prospectors mined the valley for tin until the seams ran dry._
   - _The region has been mined for copper since Roman times._

## Adjective

2. Extracted from the earth through mining, or having had explosive mines laid in or across it.
   - Simple: Dug out of the ground, or having hidden bombs placed in it.
   - _The mined ore was transported to the smelter for processing._
   - _Crossing the mined approaches required a careful sweep by combat engineers._

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