The difference between Mail and Post
When used as nouns, mail means a bag or wallet, whereas post means a long dowel or plank protruding from the ground.
When used as verbs, mail means to send (a letter, parcel, etc.) through the mail, whereas post means to hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review.
Post is also preposition with the meaning: after.
Post is also adverb with the meaning: with the post, on post-horses.
check bellow for the other definitions of Mail and Post
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Mail as a noun (now, _, regional):
A bag or wallet.
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Mail as a noun:
A bag containing letters to be delivered by post.
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Mail as a noun:
The material conveyed by the postal service.
Examples:
"Don't forget to pick up the mail on your way."
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Mail as a noun (dated):
A stagecoach, train or ship that delivers such post.
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Mail as a noun:
The postal service or system in general.
Examples:
"He decided to send his declaration by mail."
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Mail as a noun (chiefly, _, US, uncountable):
The letters, parcels, etc. delivered to a particular address or person.
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Mail as a noun (uncountable):
Electronic mail, e-mail: a computer network–based service for sending, storing, and forwarding electronic messages.
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Mail as a noun:
A trunk, box, or bag, in which clothing, etc., may be carried.
Examples:
"rfquotek Sir Walter Scott"
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Mail as a verb (ditransitive):
To send (a letter, parcel, etc.) through the mail.
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Mail as a verb (ditransitive):
To send by electronic mail.
Examples:
"Please mail me the spreadsheet by the end of the day."
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Mail as a verb (transitive):
To contact (a person) by electronic mail.
Examples:
"I need to mail my tutor about the deadline."
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Mail as a noun (uncountable):
Armour consisting of metal rings or plates linked together.
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Mail as a noun (nautical):
A contrivance of interlinked rings, for rubbing off the loose hemp on lines and white cordage.
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Mail as a noun:
Any hard protective covering of an animal, as the scales and plates of reptiles, shell of a lobster, etc.
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Mail as a noun (obsolete, rare):
A spot on a bird's feather; by extension, a spotted feather.
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Mail as a verb (transitive):
To arm with mail.
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Mail as a verb (transitive):
To pinion.
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Mail as a noun (historical):
An old French coin worth half a denier.
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Mail as a noun (chiefly, Scottish):
A monetary payment or tribute.
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Mail as a noun (chiefly, Scottish):
Rent.
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Mail as a noun (chiefly, Scottish):
Tax.
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Post as a noun:
A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost.
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Post as a noun (construction):
A stud; a two-by-four.
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Post as a noun:
A pole in a battery.
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Post as a noun (dentistry):
A long, narrow piece inserted into a root canal to provide retention for a crown.
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Post as a noun (vocal, _, music, chiefly, a cappella):
A prolonged final melody note, among moving harmony notes.
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Post as a noun (paper, printing):
A printing paper size measuring 19.25 inches x 15.5 inches.
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Post as a noun (sports):
A goalpost.
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Post as a noun (obsolete):
The doorpost of a victualler's shop or inn, on which were chalked the scores of customers; hence, a score; a debt.
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Post as a verb (transitive):
To hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review.
Examples:
"Post no bills."
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Post as a verb:
To hold up to public blame or reproach; to advertise opprobriously; to denounce by public proclamation.
Examples:
"to post someone for cowardice"
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Post as a verb (accounting):
To carry (an account) from the journal to the ledger.
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Post as a verb:
To inform; to give the news to; to make acquainted with the details of a subject; often with up.
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Post as a verb (transitive, poker):
To pay (a blind).
Examples:
"Since Jim was new to the game, he had to post $4 in order to receive a hand."
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Post as a verb:
To put content online, usually through a publicly accessible mean, such as a video channel, gallery, message board, blog etc.
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Post as a noun (obsolete):
Each of a series of men stationed at specific places along a postroad, with responsibility for relaying letters and dispatches of the monarch (and later others) along the route.
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Post as a noun (dated):
A station, or one of a series of stations, established for the refreshment and accommodation of travellers on some recognized route.
Examples:
"a stage or railway post"
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Post as a noun:
A military base; the place at which a soldier or a body of troops is stationed; also, the troops at such a station.
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Post as a noun (now, _, historical):
Someone who travels express along a set route carrying letters and dispatches; a courier.
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Post as a noun:
An organisation for delivering letters, parcels etc., or the service provided by such an organisation.
Examples:
"sent via post''; ''parcel post"
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Post as a noun:
A single delivery of letters; the letters or deliveries that make up a single batch delivered to one person or one address.
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Post as a noun:
A message posted in an electronic or Internet forum.
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Post as a noun:
A location on a basketball court near the basket.
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Post as a noun (American football):
A moderate to deep passing route in which a receiver runs 10-20 yards from the line of scrimmage straight down the field, then cuts toward the middle of the field (towards the facing goalposts) at a 45-degree angle.
Examples:
"Two of the receivers ran post patterns."
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Post as a noun (obsolete):
Haste or speed, like that of a messenger or mail carrier.
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Post as a noun (obsolete):
One who has charge of a station, especially a postal station.
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Post as a verb:
To travel with relays of horses; to travel by post horses, originally as a courier.
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Post as a verb:
To travel quickly; to hurry.
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Post as a verb (UK):
To send (an item of mail etc.) through the postal service.
Examples:
"Mail items posted before 7.00pm within the Central Business District and before 5.00pm outside the Central Business District will be delivered the next working day."
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Post as a verb (horse-riding):
To rise and sink in the saddle, in accordance with the motion of the horse, especially in trotting.
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Post as a verb (Internet):
To publish (a message) to a newsgroup, forum, blog, etc.
Examples:
"I couldn't figure it out, so I posted a question on the mailing list."
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Post as an adverb:
With the post, on post-horses; express, with speed, quickly
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Post as an adverb:
Sent via the postal service.
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Post as a noun:
An assigned station; a guard post.
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Post as a noun:
An appointed position in an organization, job.
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Post as a verb:
To enter (a name) on a list, as for service, promotion, etc.
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Post as a verb:
To assign to a station; to set; to place.
Examples:
"Post a sentinel in front of the door."
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Post as a preposition:
After; especially after a significant event that has long-term ramifications.
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Post as a noun (film, informal):
Post-production.