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- pronunciation:
- post
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A post is a long piece of wood or metal that stands in the ground to mark or support something.
Wooden posts hold up the fence.The car slipped on the ice and hit a sign post.We found an old post standing at the side of the yard, and we put our birdhouse on top of it.
- synonyms:
- stake
- similar words:
- column, pillar, pole, rod, shaft
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| definition 2: |
A post is a message or picture that someone has put up on a website so that other people can read it or look at it.
In a post that the actress put up this morning, she announced that she was getting married. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
posts, posting, posted |
| definition 1: |
When you post something, you put it up on a wall or other surface for people to see it.
Drake and his mom are posting signs on telephone poles around town to advertise their yard sale. They are hoping to sell a lot of things they don't need anymore.- synonyms:
- attach, hang, stick
- similar words:
- fasten
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| definition 2: |
When you post a message or picture using a computer, you enter it into a website so that other people who look at the website can read it or look at it.
My friend posted a funny picture on a website we use, so I replied with a different funny picture to make her laugh. |
| definition 3: |
When you post some information, you announce it by putting it up somewhere for people to see.
The teacher who is directing the school play will post the cast list for it tomorrow.- similar words:
- advertise, announce, publish, trumpet
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