The difference between Post and Post-
Post is also noun with the meaning: a long dowel or plank protruding from the ground.
Post is also preposition with the meaning: after.
Post is also adverb with the meaning: with the post, on post-horses.
Post is also verb with the meaning: to hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review.
Post- is also prefix with the meaning: after, later.
check bellow for the other definitions of Post and Post-
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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.