post
pohst
Post (noun) means a long upright pole or beam, such as a fence post or lamppost. Example: “He tied the horse to a wooden post.”
noun
1
A long upright pole or beam, such as a fence post or lamppost.
"He tied the horse to a wooden post."
"A sign hung from a post at the end of the driveway."
"The cyclist leaned his bike against the lamp post and waited."
2
A job or official position.
"She was appointed to a senior post at the ministry."
"He applied for a post as a science teacher at the local school."
"The post of treasurer has been vacant since the last meeting."
3
The system for delivering mail, or the mail itself.
"The package arrived by post yesterday."
"I'll send you the form by post, so look out for it next week."
"Has the post come yet, or is it still too early?"
4
A message published online, such as on a blog or social media.
"Her post about the trip got hundreds of likes."
"I read your latest blog post and found it really helpful."
"Someone left a rude comment under my post, so I deleted it."
verb
1
To send something through the mail.
"Don't forget to post the letter today."
"Could you post this parcel to my sister on your way to work?"
"We usually post our Christmas cards a week before the holidays."
2
To publish a message or update online.
"He posted photos from the concert on social media."
"She likes to post a short update every morning before breakfast."
"Please don't post anything about the surprise party where Mum might see it."
3
To put up a notice somewhere visible.
"They posted flyers around the neighborhood."
"The teacher posted the exam results on the board outside the classroom."
"Volunteers posted signs along the road to guide runners to the finish."
4
To assign someone to a duty station or location.
"The soldier was posted overseas for a year."
"The company posted her to its Manchester office for two years."
"Newly trained nurses are often posted to hospitals far from their homes."
How to use post
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDepending on context: an upright pole, a job, the mail system, an online update, or to send/publish/station something.
UK vs US
In British English, "the post" commonly means physical mail; Americans more often say "the mail."
Common pairings
post office
social media post
posted overseas
send by post
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Word forms
- Plural
- posts
- Third person singular
- posts
- Past tense
- posted
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Etymology
From Latin postis ("doorpost"), reaching English through Old English post and Old French post.
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Rhymes for 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.
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