English

mail

meɪl, meɪ̯l
Meaning: to send a letter or package through a postal system or by email
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: meɪ̯l

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base mail
3rd person singular present mails
Present participle mailing
Past mailed
Will future will mail
Going-to future going to mail
Imperative negative don't mail / do not mail

Example sentences

I will mail the invitations tomorrow.
I will mail the invitations tomorrow.
Please seal the envelope before mailing it.
Please seal the envelope before mailing it.
I need to go to the post office to mail this package.
I need to go to the post office to mail this package.

Usage Notes

In American English, 'mail' is used for both physical and electronic letters. In British English, 'post' is more common for physical items.

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