post
23 synonyms and 0 antonyms for post, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A long upright pole or beam, such as a fence post or lamppost.
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How to use post
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Etymology
From Latin postis ("doorpost"), reaching English through Old English post and Old French post.
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What does “post” mean?
The word “post” means a long upright pole or beam, such as a fence post or lamppost. In plain terms, depending on context: an upright pole, a job, the mail system, an online update, or to send/publish/station something.
How do you pronounce “post”?
“Post” is pronounced pohst (/poʊst/ in IPA).
How do you use “post” in a sentence?
Here is “post” used in a sentence: “He tied the horse to a wooden post.”
What part of speech is “post”?
Depending on how it is used, “post” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “post” come from?
The word “post” comes from Latin. From Latin postis ("doorpost"), reaching English through Old English post and Old French post.
Is “post” a common word?
“Post” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “post” have?
“Post” has 8 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long upright pole or beam, such as a fence post or lamppost.
What is the difference between a post and a pole?
Both are long and upright, but a post is usually fixed firmly in the ground to support or mark something, like a fence post or signpost, and is often square-cut. A pole tends to be taller, rounder, and sometimes movable, like a flagpole or ski pole. Posts anchor; poles more often just stand tall.
What are the types of posts?
Posts are usually named by their job. A fence post holds up fencing; a gatepost carries a gate; a lamppost supports a street light; a signpost bears a sign; a goalpost marks a goal. Others include bedposts and the newel post at the foot of a staircase.
What is an example of a post?
A wooden fence post driven into the ground is the classic example. So is the metal lamppost lighting a street, the gatepost a garden gate swings from, or the goalposts at each end of a football pitch. Each is an upright pole or beam that supports or marks something.