mined
word · lemma: mine
Definition
Taken out of the ground, especially referring to minerals, metals, or resources like coal, gold, or data. It is the past tense and past participle of 'mine'.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in passive form (e.g., 'gold is mined'). Can also be used figuratively, as in 'data is mined from the internet.' Often confused with 'mined' (past of 'mine', to extract), not 'mind.' Common collocations: 'mined resources', 'newly mined'.
Spanish: extraído - extraído de minaPortuguese (BR): extraído - extraído de minaPortuguese (PT): extraído - extraído de minaChinese (Simplified): 开采的 - 被挖掘的Chinese (Traditional): 開採的 - 被挖掘的Hindi: खनन किया गयाArabic: مستخرج - مُستخرج من منجم
Example Sentences
The diamonds were mined in Africa.
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Coal is mined from deep underground.
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Gold was mined here for hundreds of years.
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Some rare minerals are mined in only a few countries.
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A lot of useful information can be mined from online reviews.
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These jewels were newly mined and haven't been cut yet.
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