Cool MateMeaning of Mining
the process of getting coal and other minerals from under the ground; the industry involved in this
In simple words: The process of getting valuable materials from the ground.
Mining in a sentence
- **coal/diamond/gold/tin mining**
- a **mining company/community/engineer**
- Mining is prohibited in the National Park.
How to use Mining
Use in conversations about natural resources or industries. Avoid in casual settings unless discussing hobbies or interests. Often associated with environmental discussions.
Grammar pattern
mining + object
Memory hint
Think of a miner digging deep, like 'mine' gold in the ground.
Related words
Collocations with Mining
- coal mining
- gold mining
- mining industry
- mining company
- mining operations
Synonyms for Mining
- excavation
- digging
- prospecting
- quarrying
- harvesting
Common mistakes with Mining
- Confused with 'mine' as a possessive.
- Using 'mining' when referring to the act of obtaining information online.
- Using as a verb instead of the noun form (should say 'mining' not 'mine').
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Frequently asked questions about Mining
What does Mining mean?
The process of getting valuable materials from the ground.
What is the definition of Mining?
the process of getting coal and other minerals from under the ground; the industry involved in this
How do you use Mining in a sentence?
**coal/diamond/gold/tin mining**
Can you give another example of Mining?
a **mining company/community/engineer**
What are synonyms for Mining?
Common alternatives include excavation, digging, prospecting, quarrying, harvesting.
What is the opposite of Mining?
Opposite meanings include rest, abandon.
What words go with Mining?
It commonly pairs with coal mining, gold mining, mining industry, mining company, mining operations.
What are common mistakes when using Mining?
Confused with 'mine' as a possessive. Using 'mining' when referring to the act of obtaining information online. Using as a verb instead of the noun form (should say 'mining' not 'mine').
How do you pronounce Mining?
US: /["/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Mining?
Use in conversations about natural resources or industries. Avoid in casual settings unless discussing hobbies or interests. Often associated with environmental discussions.
What CEFR level is Mining?
"Mining" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.