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Mail

/meɪ̯l/

Mail is a noun and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The material conveyed by the postal service.
    “Don't forget to pick up the mail on your way.”
  2. The postal service or system in general.
    “He decided to send his declaration by mail.”
verb
  1. (ditransitive) To send by electronic mail.
    “Please mail me the spreadsheet by the end of the day.”
  2. To contact (a person) by electronic mail.
    “I need to mail my tutor about the deadline.”

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