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Email

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈiːmeɪl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈiːmeɪl/"]/

Meaning of Email

a way of sending messages and data to other people by means of computers connected together in a network

In simple words: A message sent electronically using a computer.

Email in a sentence

• Please check your email for the latest updates.
• I sent you an email this morning about our meeting.
• You can send an email to customer service if you have questions.
• I received an important email from my boss yesterday.
• Don't forget to check your spam folder; sometimes important emails end up there.
• She prefers communicating via email rather than phone calls.
• The email was marked as urgent, so I opened it immediately.
• After sending the email, I felt relieved to have completed my task.

How to use Email

Commonly used in both personal and professional contexts. Informal when talking to friends, but can be more formal in a business setting. Avoid using 'email' as a verb in very formal documents.

Grammar pattern

email + object

Memory hint

Think of 'email' as 'electronic mail' — just like sending a letter, but faster!

Related words

Collocations with Email

• junk
• spam
• unsolicited
• compose
• type
• write
• arrive
• announce something
• claim something
• address
• message
• attachment
• junk
• spam
• unsolicited
• compose
• type
• write
• arrive
• announce something
• claim something
• address
• message
• attachment

Synonyms for Email

• message
• note
• communication
• correspondence

Opposites of Email

• fax
• letter

Common mistakes with Email

• Confusing 'email' with 'mail' when referring to postal communication.
• Using 'email' as a noun without the article (e.g., 'I sent email' instead of 'I sent an email').
• Misusing 'email' as a verb in overly formal contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Email

What does Email mean?

A message sent electronically using a computer.

What is the definition of Email?

a way of sending messages and data to other people by means of computers connected together in a network

How do you use Email in a sentence?

Please check your email for the latest updates.

Can you give another example of Email?

I sent you an email this morning about our meeting.

What are synonyms for Email?

Common alternatives include message, note, communication, correspondence.

What is the opposite of Email?

Opposite meanings include fax, letter.

What words go with Email?

It commonly pairs with junk, spam, unsolicited, compose, type, write, arrive, announce something, claim something, address, message, attachment, junk, spam, unsolicited, compose, type, write, arrive, announce something, claim something, address, message, attachment.

What are common mistakes when using Email?

Confusing 'email' with 'mail' when referring to postal communication. Using 'email' as a noun without the article (e.g., 'I sent email' instead of 'I sent an email'). Misusing 'email' as a verb in overly formal contexts.

How do you pronounce Email?

US: /["/ˈiːmeɪl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈiːmeɪl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Email?

Commonly used in both personal and professional contexts. Informal when talking to friends, but can be more formal in a business setting. Avoid using 'email' as a verb in very formal documents.

What CEFR level is Email?

"Email" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.