Meaning of the word mail in English

What does mail mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mail

US /meɪl/

UK /meɪl/

letters and parcels conveyed by the postal system

Example:

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Did you check the mail today?

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I received a lot of junk mail this week.

Synonym:

post letters parcels correspondence

Example:

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Please send me the report by mail.

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I'll check my mail later.

Synonym:

email e-mail

send (a letter or parcel) by post or email

Example:

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I need to mail this letter by tomorrow.

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She mailed the documents to her lawyer.

Synonym:

send post dispatch transmit

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