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My

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Personal ConnectionPlay
Use 'my' to show something belongs to you and you have a personal connection to it. SlideI love my new phone.
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Emotional EmphasisPlay
'My' can express care or emotional investment in the associated noun. SlideMy darling, I missed you.
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Exclusive PossessionPlay
'My' specifies that the object is not shared with others. SlideMy bedroom is the only place I can relax.