“Mail” or “Male”

Overview

mail / male are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

mail: (noun) the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service. (noun) the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office. (noun) a conveyance that transports the letters and packages that are conveyed by the postal system. (noun) any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered. (verb) send via the postal service. (verb) cause to be directed or transmitted to another place.

male: (noun) an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova). (noun) a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies. (noun) the capital of Maldives in the center of the islands. (adjective) being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that perform the fertilizing function in generation. (adjective) characteristic of a man. (adjective) for or pertaining to or composed of men or boys.

Pronunciation

mail: m·EY·l

male: m·EY·l

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