mailing
/ˈmeɪlɪŋ/
Meanings
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Verb
The act of sending letters, packages, or emails.
- "I will be mailing a package to my friend tomorrow."
- "The post office is busy during the holiday season with all the mailing."
- "Can you please mail this letter to the address provided?"
Synonyms
post
Rhymes
Words rhyming with mailingmail trail , ail , ale , ailment , mailment
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and originsMail (en) : Act of sending letters, packages, or emails.
Mail (en) : A collection of letters or emails.
Mail (en) : A large body of water, especially a lake or sea.
Mail (en) : A long, flexible rod with a handle and a hooked end, used for catching fish or for pulling in a net.
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
mail (en) : Act of sending letters, packages, or emails.
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mail (en) : A collection of letters or emails.
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mail (en) : A large body of water, especially a lake or sea.
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mail (en) : A long, flexible rod with a handle and a hooked end, used for catching fish or for pulling in a net.
Variants
List of all variants of mailing that leads to same resultmailing , mailings , mail , mailabilities , mailability , mailable , mailed , mails , mailing address , mailing label , mailing list , self-mailing , e-mail , e-mailed , e-mailing , e-mails , email , emailed , emailing , emails
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).mails, mailing list, mailing out, mailing in, mailing address
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French 'maille' meaning 'bag' or 'pouch' and later 'letter' or 'message'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The first recorded use of the term 'mail' for postal services was in a 14th-century English document.
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The first transatlantic airmail flight took place in 1919.
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The largest postal service in the world is China Post.
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The term 'snail mail' is used to refer to traditional mail delivered by postal services, as opposed to email.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Postal service: An organization that delivers mail and packages.
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Post office: A building where mail is sent and received.
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Letter: A written message sent through the mail.
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Package: A container for mailing items.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, mailing is often used as a metaphor for communication and connection. In art, there are many depictions of mailboxes and postal workers. In music, there are songs about sending and receiving mail. In history, the development of the postal service revolutionized long-distance communication.
How to Memorize "mailing"
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visualize
- Imagine sending a letter in an envelope, putting it in a mailbox, and watching it being picked up by a mail carrier.
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associate
- Associate the word 'mailing' with the image of a post office or a mailbox.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Mails Are Important Letters Sent' to remember the meaning of 'mailing'.
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