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Mail or Male?
Mail or Male?
What is the difference between "mail" and "male"?- "Mail" means letters or parcels sent by post.
- Has the mail arrived yet? I'm expecting a parcel.
- "To mail" means to send a letter or a parcel by post.
- Did you mail your brother's birthday present?
- "Male" describes someone's or something's gender as masculine. It also means a masculine person, plant, or animal.
- The male bird is far brighter.
- The smaller shark is the male.


More about "Mail" and "Male"
The words "mail" and "male" are homonyms because they sound identical, but their meanings are completely different.- I get mail; therefore, I am.
- I'm not sure that I mailed them, although I did close the slot and open it again to check.
Male
The noun "male" denotes something as masculine (i.e., not female). The word "male" may also be used an adjective.Examples:
- I wanted to be a male ballet dancer.
- The word "excess" has no meaning for a male.
Common Terms with "Male" and "Mail"
Common terms with the word "male":- alpha male
- male pattern baldness
- shemale
- airmail
- mail box
- Royal Mail
Chain Male or Chain Mail?
"Chain mail" (not "chain male") is armor consisting of small metal rings linked together to form a mesh. It was used from the 3rd century to the 14th century.Interactive Exercise
Here are three randomly selected questions from a larger exercise, which can be edited, printed to create an exercise worksheet, or sent via email to friends or students.- Do you disagree with something on this page?
- Did you spot a typo?