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UK [maɪ] / US determiner, interjection

Summary:

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

I shut my eyes.

I want you to meet my parents.

It's my job to welcome visitors.

my own:

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

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

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

Hello, my little beauty.

3) used in some expressions of surprise, shock, or anger

My! Just look at all those lovely cakes!

my God/goodness:

My God! What a mess!