Thine

belonging to or associated with you (archaic form of 'yours'), your, yours (archaic form of 'your')

Thine - Meanings

belonging to or associated with you (archaic form of 'yours')

Example: The book is thine. (formal)

Usage: formalContext: literary or poetic contexts

Note: This form is rarely used in modern English and is considered old-fashioned or poetic.

your, yours (archaic form of 'your')

Example: Is that thine? (informal)

Usage: informalContext: old-fashioned or historical settings

Note: This archaic form is seldom used in contemporary spoken English but may be encountered in literature or historical texts.

Thine's synonyms

yours

The possessive form of 'you'. Indicates ownership or belonging.

Example: The book is yours.

Note: Similar in meaning to 'thine', but 'yours' is more commonly used in modern English.

your

The possessive form of 'you'. Indicates ownership or belonging.

Example: Is this your pen?

Note: Similar in meaning to 'thine', but 'your' is used when followed by a noun.

thy

An archaic form of 'your' or 'yours'.

Example: I have seen thy work.

Note: Similar in meaning to 'thine', but 'thy' is an older, poetic or archaic form.

Thine expressions, common phrases

Thine own

Means 'yours' or 'belonging to you.'

Example: This victory is thine own.

Note: The word 'thine' is an archaic pronoun meaning 'yours,' while 'thine own' emphasizes possession or ownership.

In thine eyes

Refers to seeing something through the perspective or gaze of someone else.

Example: I see love in thine eyes.

Note: The phrase 'in thine eyes' uses 'thine' to emphasize the possessive aspect of eyes belonging to the person being referred to.

By thine side

Means to be alongside or in support of someone.

Example: I will always stand by thine side.

Note: The phrase 'by thine side' emphasizes being physically or metaphorically next to or supporting the person indicated by 'thine.'

For thine is the kingdom

Acknowledges ownership or authority over something.

Example: For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory.

Note: In this phrase, 'thine' is used to express possession or control, particularly in a religious or solemn context.

Thine own self

Means to stay authentic and true to oneself.

Example: Be true to thine own self.

Note: Adding 'own' after 'thine' emphasizes individuality and personal identity, stressing the importance of self-awareness.

Thine is not to reason why

Indicates that one's duty is to obey or act without questioning.

Example: Thine is not to reason why, thine is but to do and die.

Note: The phrase uses 'thine' to denote a possessive duty or responsibility, highlighting the obligation to follow orders or instructions without questioning.

Thine eyes do deceive thee

Suggests that one's perception or sight may not always be accurate.

Example: Thine eyes do deceive thee; what you see may not be true.

Note: Using 'thine' in this phrase adds a poetic or old-fashioned touch to the warning about the unreliability of one's vision.

Thine everyday (slang) expressions

Y'all's

Informal term for 'your' or 'yours' in Southern American English.

Example: Y'all's opinion matters in this discussion.

Note: A contraction commonly used in dialects like Southern American English, similar to 'thine' but with a regional and colloquial twist.

Yer

Informal pronunciation of 'your'.

Example: Yer gonna love this new restaurant.

Note: A casual or colloquial version of 'thy', 'thine', 'your', or 'yours'.

Ur

Internet shorthand for 'your' or 'you're'.

Example: Ur choice is important here.

Note: A modern abbreviation in text and internet communication, similar to 'thine' in representing 'your' or 'you're'.

Y'all

Informal Southern American English term for 'you all'.

Example: Y'all should come over for dinner sometime.

Note: While 'thine' refers to 'yours' or 'your', 'y'all' specifically points to a group of people, showing an informal inclusivity in address.

Ya

Casual pronunciation of 'you'.

Example: Ya gotta try this new ice cream flavor.

Note: A shortened and more casual form of 'thou', 'thee', 'you', 'your', or 'yours'.

Yon

Old English term meaning 'that' or 'those'.

Example: Yon book on the shelf is mine.

Note: Although 'yon' is not a direct synonym for 'thine', it is an old-fashioned term for indicating a specific object or location.

Thine - Examples

Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory.

Take thine own advice before giving it to others.

I give thee thine inheritance.

Thine grammar

Thine - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: thine

Conjugations

Syllabification and Stress

thine Contains 1 syllables: thine

Phonetic transcription: ˈt͟hīn

thine , ˈt͟hīn (The red syllable is stressed)

Thine - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

thine: ~ 2000 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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