TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

the water is mine vs the water is my

Both phrases are not comparable as they are used in different contexts. 'The water is mine' is correct and commonly used to indicate possession, while 'the water is my' is incorrect as it lacks a noun to complete the possessive phrase.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

the water is mine

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate possession.

This phrase is used to indicate that the water belongs to the speaker or someone else. 'Mine' is a possessive pronoun that replaces a noun.

Examples:

  • The water is mine, so please don't touch it.
  • Whose water bottle is this? Oh, the water is mine.
  • I can see the lake from here; the water is mine.
  • Don't worry about the water; it is mine to take care of.
  • The water is mine, and I will make sure it stays clean.

the water is my

This phrase is incorrect as it lacks a noun to complete the possessive phrase.

This phrase is not used in English as it does not form a complete sentence or possessive construction. To make it correct, a noun must follow 'my' to show possession.

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!