Post: meaning, definitions and examples

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[ poʊst ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

social media

A piece of writing, image, or other item of content published online, typically on a blog or social media website.

Synonyms

entry, message, update

Examples of usage

  • Did you see the latest post on her Instagram?
  • I just shared a new post on my blog.
Context #2 | Verb

social media

To publish a piece of writing, image, or other item of content online, typically on a blog or social media website.

Synonyms

publish, share, upload

Examples of usage

  • She likes to post about her travels on Facebook.
  • He posted a funny meme on Twitter.

Translations

Translations of the word "post" in other languages:

🇵🇹 postagem

🇮🇳 पोस्ट

🇩🇪 Post

🇮🇩 pos

🇺🇦 пошта

🇵🇱 poczta

🇯🇵 ポスト

🇫🇷 poste

🇪🇸 correo

🇹🇷 posta

🇰🇷 우편

🇸🇦 بريد

🇨🇿 pošta

🇸🇰 pošta

🇨🇳 邮政

🇸🇮 pošta

🇮🇸 póstur

🇰🇿 пошта

🇬🇪 ფოსტა

🇦🇿 poçt

🇲🇽 correo

Etymology

The word 'post' originated from the Latin word 'postis' meaning 'pillar' or 'support'. In the context of social media, 'post' refers to sharing content online, which has become a common practice in the digital age.

See also: outpost, postable, postage, poster, posting, postman, postpone, postsecondary, posture, repost.

Word Frequency Rank

At #878 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.