/meɪ̯l/
Dictionary
noun
- 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
- (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
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