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email

n. C / U
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.


SIMPLE

I check my email every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

Please send me an email with your phone number so I can call you later.

COMPLEX

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.

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