Mail: meaning, definitions and examples

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mail

 

[ meษชl ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

electronic communication

A system for sending and receiving messages electronically over a computer network. It allows individuals to exchange digital messages instantly.

Synonyms

electronic mail, email

Examples of usage

  • I received an important mail from my boss this morning.
  • Don't forget to check your mail regularly for updates.
Context #2 | Verb

send or convey by mail

To send or convey something by post or electronic mail.

Synonyms

post, send

Examples of usage

  • I will mail you the documents tomorrow.
  • She mailed the invitations to all her friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "mail" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น correio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคพเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Post

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pos

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัˆั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poczta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ƒตไพฟ (yลซbin)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท courrier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ correo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท posta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐํŽธ (upyeon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑูŠุฏ (barฤซd)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poลกta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poลกta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‚ฎไปถ (yรณujiร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poลกta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรณstur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพัˆั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ (posta)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poรงt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ correo

Etymology

The word 'mail' originated from the Middle English 'male', which came from the Old French 'male' meaning 'bag' or 'wallet'. It was used to refer to letters and parcels carried by post or courier services. Over time, the term evolved to include electronic mail or email as a form of communication.

See also: email, mailable, mailer, mailman.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,634, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.