A1 Beginner Oxford US //iˈmeɪɫ// email Archaic General-service Informal
n. a digital message you send from one computer or phone to another. You can use it to send text, photos, or files to people instantly.
n. a system for sending and receiving digital messages over a network; also refers to an individual message sent via this system.
I check my email every morning.
Please send me an email with your phone number so I can call you later.
While instant messaging has become the primary tool for casual chat, email remains the standard for formal business communication and official documentation.
Pitfall
I sent to him an emailI sent him an emailWhen using 'send', the indirect object (the person) usually follows the verb directly without 'to' if it comes before the direct object.