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Introduction
You might already know what 'post' means – it's the letters and parcels that your receive in the mail. But do you know these four other meanings? Get to know the word 'post' with Georgie!
4 meanings of 'post'
an online publication
A post can be a short message, article or other form of media published online, as well as the verb to publish it.
- I saw your post about your latest holiday – it looked amazing!
- Don't forget to post that update about the latest fashion trends.
a job or position
A post can be a role within a job, or an advert for a role.
- I saw a job post for my dream role. I think I'm going to apply for it.
- I don't think I'll be able to give you a tour – I've got to stick to my post as a doorkeeper.
a long piece of wood or metal that stands in the ground
A post can mean the vertical section of a fence or sign, which sticks up from the ground.
- I can't park my car there – there's a post in the way!
- That fence post looks like it is rotten – we should replace it.
a prefix meaning 'after'
Add 'post' before another word to indicate that you are refering to the period of time afterwards.
- When the game is finished, I really enjoy watching the players do their post-match interviews.
- I find the post-war history of France very interesting.
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Georgie
You probably know this kind of post, right? But you might not know these other meanings. 'Post' can mean to publish online – that's a verb. But it can also be an online publication – that's a noun.
Example
I've drafted a social media post about my recent trip. Should I post it?
Georgie
A post can be a job or position, or an advert for that position.
Example
I saw a job post for my dream role. I think I'm going to apply for it.
Georgie
A post can be something physical. A fence post – a long piece of wood that stands in the ground.
Example
I can't park my car there – there's a post in the way!
Georgie
Lastly, 'post' can be used as a prefix meaning 'after'.
Example
When the game's finished, I really enjoy watching the players do their post-match interviews.
Georgie
So, 'post' can be a prefix meaning 'after', a long piece of wood, a job and a social media publication. Which meanings did you know?
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