transcription, транскрипция: [ maɪ ]
Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English.
Note: 'My' is the first person singular possessive determiner.
1.
A speaker or writer uses my to indicate that something belongs or relates to himself or herself.
I invited him back to my flat for a coffee...
John’s my best friend...
DET
2.
In conversations or in letters, my is used in front of a word like ‘dear’ or ‘darling’ to show affection.
Yes, of course, my darling.
DET [ feelings ]
3.
My is used in phrases such as ‘ My God ’ and ‘ My goodness ’ to express surprise or shock. ( SPOKEN )
My God, I’ve never seen you so nervous...
My goodness, Tim, you have changed!
DET [ feelings ]