English

post

poʊst, pəʊst
Meaning: mail; letters
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: pəʊst

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Example sentences

I checked the post for any letters.
I checked the post for any letters.
I walked past the post office.
I walked past the post office.
The soldier decided to desert his post.
The soldier decided to desert his post.

Usage Notes

In this context, it refers to mail or letters delivered to a home or office. It can also mean a vertical pole or a job position.

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