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Definition
Mail is letters, packages, and other things that are sent or delivered by a postal service. In everyday use, it can also mean email in some contexts, especially in digital communication.
Usage & Nuances
In American English, 'mail' is the common everyday word; in British English, 'post' is more common for physical delivery. Common collocations include 'check the mail', 'send mail', 'junk mail', and 'air mail'. In modern speech, context sometimes makes 'mail' mean email, but for clarity people often say 'email' explicitly.
Example Sentences
I got a letter in the mail today.
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She checks the mail every morning.
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My tax forms are still in the mail, so they should arrive any day now.
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We keep getting junk mail from that store even though we unsubscribed.
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Can you put this package in the mail?
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If the contract is in the mail, I'll wait until tomorrow before calling them.
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