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mail

Definition

  • noun: the system used for sending letters and packages from one person to another
  • noun: material sent or carried in the postal system
  • verb: to send (something, such as a letter or package) by mail
  • verb: to send by mail
  • often used in plural
  • synonyms: payment, bag, post

Examples

  • They got a lot of 'hate mail' [=extremely angry letters, e-mail, etc.] from people who disagree with their policies.

  • Have you 'mailed' (out) the invitations yet? [=('chiefly Brit') have you posted the invitations yet?]

  • She 'mailed' me a copy of her manuscript. = She 'mailed' a copy of her manuscript to me.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'd like the picture back. - Why? - I'm not happy with what I wrote. - It's good. I like it. - No, believe me, it's not good. I'll mail you one with something really funny. Well, when you mail me a new one, I'll send you back this one. You don't understand. I want the picture. (..)
    1992 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Bubble Boy Season: 4 Episode 7