post

//poʊst//
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Noun

postSingular
postsPlural
1

A piece of wood, metal, or other material fixed vertically in the ground or on a base, used as a support or marker.

He tied the horse to a wooden post.

Synonym

Noun

postSingular
postsPlural
1

The official service or system that collects and delivers letters and packages; mail.

I sent the letter by post.

2

Letters and packages delivered by the postal service; mail.

I checked the post this morning.

Synonym

Noun

postSingular
postsPlural
1

A job or position, especially one to which someone is assigned or appointed.

She was offered a post as a teacher at the local school.

2

A place where someone is stationed or assigned to work, especially in a military context.

The soldier was assigned to a post near the border.

3

A message published on a social media platform, blog, or online forum.

Her post about the trip got over 500 likes.

Verb

postInfinitive
postPresent tense
postedPast tense
postedPast participle
postingPresent participle
postsThird-person singular
1

To display or announce something publicly by putting up a notice or sign.

The school posted a notice about the upcoming event.

2

To publish a message or content on a social media platform, blog, or online forum.

She posted a photo of her vacation on Instagram.

Verb

postInfinitive
postPresent tense
postedPast tense
postedPast participle
postingPresent participle
postsThird-person singular
1

To send a letter or package through the postal service; to mail.

I need to post this letter today.

Synonym

Verb

postInfinitive
postPresent tense
postedPast tense
postedPast participle
postingPresent participle
postsThird-person singular
1

To assign someone to a particular place or position, especially in a military or work context.

He was posted to the embassy in Tokyo.

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