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mail

/meɪ̯l/

noun

Meaning

  • A bag or wallet.

  • A bag containing letters to be delivered by post.

  • The material conveyed by the postal service.

    "Don't forget to pick up the mail on your way."

  • A stagecoach, train or ship that delivers such post.

  • The postal service or system in general.

    "He decided to send his declaration by mail."

  • The letters, parcels, etc. delivered to a particular address or person.

  • Electronic mail, e-mail: a computer network–based service for sending, storing, and forwarding electronic messages.

  • A trunk, box, or bag, in which clothing, etc., may be carried.

Synonyms

post

verb

Meaning

  • (ditransitive) To send (a letter, parcel, etc.) through the mail.

  • (ditransitive) To send by electronic mail.

    "Please mail me the spreadsheet by the end of the day."

  • To contact (a person) by electronic mail.

    "I need to mail my tutor about the deadline."

Synonyms

post