post

The word "post" has several important meanings in everyday English. One common use is about sending mail. If you post a letter or package, you send it through the mail system. In some places, the post can also mean the mail service itself.

Another very common use is online. When you post something, you put words, photos, videos, or links on the internet for other people to see. A post can also be the thing itself, such as a message on a blog, forum, or social media site.

As a noun, a post can be a vertical piece of wood or metal used for support, like a fence post or signpost. It can also mean a job or official role, especially one with duty or responsibility. For example, someone may be given a post in a company, embassy, or government office.

The word is also used for a place where someone is expected to stay or work. A guard can stand at their post, and a soldier can be sent to a military post. Because of these different uses, "post" may talk about sending something, putting something where others can see it, holding something up, or serving in a certain role or place.