Synonyms for
Post
Definition
A long, sturdy piece of wood, metal, or concrete, used as a support or marker.
Synonyms & similar words
mail
brand
position
carry
post
office
mailservice
place
putup
emilypricepost
militarypost
berth
cwpost
charleswilliampost
station
billet
postalservice
emilypost
send
spot
wileypost
situation
stake
pole
stake
pillar
column
support
marker
signpost
milestone
landmark
monument
obelisk
caryatid
herm
shaft
obelus
crucifix
cross
stock
trunk
stem
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
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.
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.