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Mail

🇬🇧 UK /["/meɪl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/meɪl/"]/

Meaning of Mail

the official system used for sending and delivering letters, packages, etc.

In simple words: A system for sending letters and packages.

Mail in a sentence

• I received a letter in the mail today.
• She checks her mail every morning.
• Please send the documents by mail.
• He works at the post office, handling mail.
• The mail arrived late due to the storm.

How to use Mail

Use 'mail' when referring to traditional postal services or electronic mail (email). It is generally appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

send + mail

Memory hint

Think of a 'mail' box where all your letters go.

Related words

Collocations with Mail

• certified
• registered
• express
• item
• piece
• sackful
• post
• send
• get
• come
• go
• delivery
• order
• message
• by mail
• in the mail
• certified
• registered
• express
• item
• piece
• sackful
• post
• send
• get
• come
• go
• delivery
• order
• message
• by mail
• in the mail
• certified
• registered
• express
• item
• piece
• sackful
• post
• send
• get
• come
• go
• delivery
• order
• message
• by mail
• in the mail

Synonyms for Mail

• post
• dispatch
• correspondence
• mailings

Opposites of Mail

• ignore
• neglect

Common mistakes with Mail

• Confused with 'male' sound.
• Using 'mail' as a countable noun incorrectly (e.g., saying 'two mails' instead of 'two pieces of mail').
• Overusing 'mail' in casual conversations when 'send' is more natural.

Frequently asked questions about Mail

What does Mail mean?

A system for sending letters and packages.

What is the definition of Mail?

the official system used for sending and delivering letters, packages, etc.

How do you use Mail in a sentence?

I received a letter in the mail today.

Can you give another example of Mail?

She checks her mail every morning.

What are synonyms for Mail?

Common alternatives include post, dispatch, correspondence, mailings.

What is the opposite of Mail?

Opposite meanings include ignore, neglect.

What words go with Mail?

It commonly pairs with certified, registered, express, item, piece, sackful, post, send, get, come, go, delivery, order, message, by mail, in the mail, certified, registered, express, item, piece, sackful, post, send, get, come, go, delivery, order, message, by mail, in the mail, certified, registered, express, item, piece, sackful, post, send, get, come, go, delivery, order, message, by mail, in the mail.

What are common mistakes when using Mail?

Confused with 'male' sound. Using 'mail' as a countable noun incorrectly (e.g., saying 'two mails' instead of 'two pieces of mail'). Overusing 'mail' in casual conversations when 'send' is more natural.

How do you pronounce Mail?

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

When should I use Mail?

Use 'mail' when referring to traditional postal services or electronic mail (email). It is generally appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Mail?

"Mail" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.