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mail

The correct spelling is mail.

How to pronounce mail

/meɪ̯l/
noun

IPA: /meɪ̯l/

Say it like: May-l

The correct spelling is mail. A bag or wallet. For example: "Don't forget to pick up the mail on your way."

Usage Examples

Don't forget to pick up the mail on your way.

He decided to send his declaration by mail.

Please mail me the spreadsheet by the end of the day.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A bag or wallet.
  2. 2.A bag containing letters to be delivered by post.
  3. 3.The material conveyed by the postal service.
  4. 4.A stagecoach, train or ship that delivers such post.
  5. 5.The postal service or system in general.

verb

  1. 1.(ditransitive) To send (a letter, parcel, etc.) through the mail.
  2. 2.(ditransitive) To send by electronic mail.
  3. 3.To contact (a person) by electronic mail.
  4. 4.To arm with mail.
  5. 5.To pinion.

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