My/maɪ/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Personal Connection Use 'my' to show something belongs to you and you have a personal connection to it. I love my new phone. Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Emphasis 'My' can express care or emotional investment in the associated noun. My darling, I missed you. Pro Tip 3/3Exclusive Possession 'My' specifies that the object is not shared with others. My bedroom is the only place I can relax.