/ˈiːmeɪl/

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Meaning

A message you write and send from one computer or phone to another.

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Word origin

Short for electronic mail; the e at the front stands for electronic.

Origin
English
Root
electronic mail
English cognates
mail

Grammar

Gender
Pluralemails

Examples

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You send and receive emails.

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"Check your emails" means look at your new messages.

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"Email" also works as a verb meaning to send by email.

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This word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 7: email, occur, urgent and 7 more words.