Meaning & use
A message sent electronically between computers or devices over the internet.
See it in a sentence
I sent an email to confirm the meeting time with the client.
Check your email inbox for the attachment with tomorrow's meeting schedule.
A note on using this word
Email also works as a verb, as in email me the file, which is common in everyday speech.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To send a message to someone electronically over the internet.
Please email the report to the whole team before noon.
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