post

noun
UK: /pəʊst/
US: /poʊst/

  1. A strong, upright piece of wood or metal fixed firmly in the ground.

    1. We tied the boat to a post near the lake. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fence is made of wooden posts connected by wire, a very simple solution. [ ] [ ]

  2. A place where someone is on duty.

    1. The guard was at his post all night, securing perimeter. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's been assigned to a post in the London office, a promotion for her. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

mail station display announce dispatch stake publish position pillar
post verb

  1. To display a notice in a public place.

    1. I will post this sign to the wall today. [ ] [ ]
    2. They post updates on their website frequently, informing all users. [ ] [ ]

  2. To send something via mail.

    1. I need to post this letter as soon as possible. [ ] [ ]
    2. She will post the package tomorrow morning, ensuring it arrives promptly. [ ] [ ]

  3. To publish content online.

    1. He likes to post pictures to social media. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many users post their opinions on the forum, promoting conversation. [ ] [ ]
post adjective

  1. After; in the time following.

    1. The post war rebuilding, was a long process. [ ] [ ]
    2. Post operative care is very important, don't ignore doctor's recommendations. [ ] [ ]
post transitive-verb

  1. To be stationed at a particular place.

    1. He will post himself to the front door. [ ] [ ]
    2. The guard decided to post himself at the gate, ensuring no one enters without permission. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "post" in English means: A strong, upright piece of wood or metal fixed firmly in the ground., A place where someone is on duty..

The phonetic transcription of "post" is /pəʊst/ in British English and /poʊst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "post": mail, station, display, announce, dispatch, stake, publish, position, pillar.

Example usage of "post": "We tied the boat to a post near the lake.". More examples on the page.