post
Because it is a word with a single syllable, post is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofpost
- A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost.
Example: "ram a post into the ground"
- A stud; a two-by-four.
- A pole in a battery.
- A long, narrow piece inserted into a root canal to provide retention for a crown.
- (chiefly a cappella) A prolonged final melody note, among moving harmony notes.
- A printing paper size measuring 19.25 inches x 15.5 inches.
- A goalpost.
- A location on a basketball court near the basket.
- The doorpost of a victualler's shop or inn, on which were chalked the scores of customers; hence, a score; a debt.
- To hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review.
Example: "Post no bills."
- To hold up to public blame or reproach; to advertise opprobriously; to denounce by public proclamation.
Example: "to post someone for cowardice"
- To carry (an account) from the journal to the ledger.
- To inform; to give the news to; to make acquainted with the details of a subject; often with up.
- To pay (a blind).
Example: "Since Jim was new to the game, he had to post $4 in order to receive a hand."
- To put content online, usually through a publicly accessible mean, such as a video channel, gallery, message board, blog etc.
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