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mail
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- pronunciation:
- meIl
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
letters, packages, and other things sent and received through an official system.
Our town's post office handles thousands of pieces of mail every day.
- similar words:
- card, communication, letter, package, postcard
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
mails, mailing, mailed |
| definition: |
to send something through the official system.
I mailed a card to my cousin.- synonyms:
- send
- similar words:
- express, ship
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| related words: |
send |
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Word Builder: mail +
- mailbox:
a box for holding mail to be delivered or collected.
- mail carrier:
a person who carries letters and other mail from house to house.
- mailman:
a man who carries letters and other mail from house to house.
- mailroom:
the room in a workplace where people receive, sort, and send mail.
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