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post

[poʊst]

post Definition

  • 1a long, sturdy piece of timber or metal set upright in the ground and used to support something or as a marker.
  • 2a job in an organization or company
  • 3a message or item that is published on a website or social media account

Using post: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "post" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The fence was held up by sturdy wooden posts.

  • Example

    He works at a post office.

  • Example

    I saw your post on Instagram yesterday.

  • Example

    She wrote a blog post about her trip to Japan.

post Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with post

  • to become extremely angry or violent, especially as a result of stress or frustration

    Example

    After working overtime for weeks, he finally went postal and started yelling at his coworkers.

  • in a position where one is responsible for something

    Example

    As the new CEO, she's now on the post for the company's success.

  • to assume a position or job

    Example

    After graduating from college, she took a post at a law firm in New York City.

Origins of post

from Old English 'post', meaning 'pillar, doorpost'

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Summary: post in Brief

The term 'post' [poʊst] refers to a long, sturdy piece of timber or metal used to support something or as a marker. It also means a job in an organization or company, and a message or item that is published on a website or social media account. Phrases like 'go postal' and 'on the post' extend its usage to denote extreme anger and responsibility, respectively.

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