post
Definition
- n. the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
- n. an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position
- n. United States aviator who in 1933 made the first solo flight around the world (1899-1935)
- n. United States female author who wrote a book and a syndicated newspaper column on etiquette (1872-1960)
Word forms
- Past participle
- posted
- Past tense
- posted
- Present participle
- posting
- Third person singular
- posts
Example sentences
n.
The sign was attached to a wooden post to make it more visible.
vt.
She decided to post the announcement on the bulletin board for everyone to see.
vi.
The runner began to post towards the finish line as the crowd cheered.
adv.
He finished his homework posthaste so he could go out with his friends.
n.
You need to post the transactions in the accounting system every day.