ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Post

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pəʊst/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Post is a noun meaning A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost.

Meaning

A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost.

More Meanings

  1. (construction) A stud; a two-by-four.
  2. A pole in a battery.
  3. (dentistry) A long, narrow piece inserted into a root canal to provide retention for a crown.
  4. (vocal music, chiefly a cappella) A prolonged final melody note, among moving harmony notes.
  5. (paper, printing) A printing paper size measuring 19.25 inches x 15.5 inches.
  6. (sports) A goalpost.
  7. A location on a basketball court near the basket.

Example Sentences

Post no bills.
ram a post into the ground
The company posted record profits this quarter.
when God ſends coyne, I will diſcharge your poaſt

Word Forms

Synonyms for post

Depending on context, synonyms include mail, base, position, berth, office, brand.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mail, send, base, position, place, succeeding.

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