Post- — meaning in English

English meaning

• post noun A long upright pole or beam, such as a fence post or lamppost.
• postal adj Having to do with the mail system — collecting, sorting, and delivering letters and parcels.

Senses

Post- is used for these senses in English:

• post- after; later.
• postal Relating to the collection, sorting and delivery of mail.

post — full definition

1. noun A long upright pole or beam, such as a fence post or lamppost.
2. noun A job or official position.
3. noun The system for delivering mail, or the mail itself.
4. noun A message published online, such as on a blog or social media.
5. verb To send something through the mail.

postal — full definition

1. adj Having to do with the mail system — collecting, sorting, and delivering letters and parcels.
2. adj (informal) Extremely angry or out of control; "going postal" means having a violent outburst.

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