Reading Theme:
E-mail Definition, Usage, and Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：digital message (e-mail)
e-mail
/ˈiːmeɪl/
n./v.
A digital letter you send or receive online.
digital message
➕
/ˈdɪdʒɪtl ˈmesɪdʒ/
n./v.
A digital letter or message sent over the internet from one person to another, typically using an email client.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
electronic + mail, meaning digital postal message
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine an envelope with '@' as the stamp. 'E' stands for electronic, and 'mail' for message.
📖 Example
I received an e-mail from my friend inviting me for coffee this weekend.
I received an e-mail from my friend inviting me for coffee this weekend.
🔗 Collocations
send an e-mail – dispatch a digital message to someone
check e-mail – look at one's inbox for new messages
reply to an e-mail – respond to a received digital message
🔄 Synonyms
message (n.) – a digital communication, often used interchangeably with e-mail
electronic mail (n.) – the full term for e-mail
correspondence (n.) – written communication, which can include e-mails
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
E-mail originated from the ARPANET system in the 1960s, and the term 'electronic mail' was first used in the 1970s. It became widely adopted with the rise of the internet, replacing traditional postal letters for instant global communication.
Meaning 2：send an e-mail (e-mail)
e-mail
/ˈiːmeɪl/
n./v.
The action of writing and sending a digital letter online.
send an e-mail
➕
/sɛnd æn ˈiːmeɪl/
n./v.
The action of composing and sending a digital message over the internet to a recipient.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Don't forget to e-mail the teacher if you need to ask for a day off.
Don't forget to e-mail the teacher if you need to ask for a day off.
🔗 Collocations
e-mail someone – send a digital message to a person
e-mail a document – attach and send a file via e-mail
e-mail back – reply to a received e-mail
🔄 Synonyms
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