LoginMail vs. Post
Both 'mail' and 'post' mean to send something to someone using the postal system. However, while 'mail' is mostly used in American English, 'Post' is the common verb in British English. This lesson will explore the difference between these two verbs.
American vs. British English
In American English, 'mail' is commonly used as a verb to mean sending or dispatching letters, packages, or other items through the postal system and 'post' is less commonly used as a verb in the context of sending letters and packages. In British English, on the other hand, 'mail' is less commonly used as a verb. Instead, 'post' is generally used as the preferred verb for sending letters or packages through the postal system. However, 'mail' is still understood and used occasionally.
I need to mail this package tomorrow.
This sentence is more common in American English.
I need to post this package tomorrow.
This sentence is more common in British English.
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