Synonyms for
Post
Definition
A long, sturdy piece of wood, metal, or concrete, used as a support or marker.
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Common collocations
- post office
- post mortem
- post graduate
- post script
- post war
- post haste
Word family
Usage note
As a prefix, 'post-' means 'after'. It is often used to form compound words, especially in academic or technical contexts. Be mindful of its Latin origin when considering its meaning.
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Example sentences
- The post held up the fence.
- I put a sign on the post.
- The mailbox is attached to the post.
- The team won by one point because of a last-minute field goal post.
- The hitching post was full of horses.
Quotes
A picture is a poem without words.
The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.
The best way to predict the future is to create it.