DictionaryAI

my

MY/maɪ/UKMI/mɪ/

2 meanings of my

Practice

  1. 1
    owneddeterminer
    Belonging to me or connected with me, as in my car, my dentist, or my mother.

    I can't find my keys.

    This is my phone, not yours.

    UsageSay my book, but the book is mine.

    Note
  2. 2
    surpriseinterjection
    Used to show surprise, often at the start of a sentence.

    My, that was a big storm!

    My, how you have grown!

    Similarwow, gosh, goodness, golly

    Note

Practice

Can you tell the meanings of my apart? Answer 4 quick questions from this page, or write your own sentence and AI will check it.

Origins

Meaning 1

From Old English "mīn" meaning "my" or "mine", which came from older Germanic roots. It is related to German "mein" and Dutch "mijn".

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 3 facts

Meaning 2

A short form of an oath like "my word" or "my Lord".

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 1 fact

  • The interjection "my" is a short form of an oath such as "my word" or "my Lord". sr.wiktionary.org