By mail vs by post

Both 'by mail' and 'by post' are correct phrases that can be used interchangeably. The choice between them depends on regional preferences, with 'by mail' being more common in American English and 'by post' being more common in British English.

Last updated: April 03, 2024 • 379 views

By mail

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is being sent through the postal system. It is commonly used in American English.

Examples:

I will send the documents by mail.

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Customers can purchase seeds on-line or by mail.
Selling printed information by mail can br financially rewarding.
We'll bill you by mail.
In addition, all registered owners of course constantly informed by mail about the latest developments.
For any further clarification students can contact teaching staff by mail ().
To send photo and specifications detailed conditions mechanics, body shop and insides as well as price by mail.
This information will also be sent by mail tomorrow night.
It's amazing what you can accomplish by mail.
I voted by mail before we left.
I received this by mail with no return address.
You got your divorce in Yucatán, by mail.
You can also send it by mail.
We've made multiple attempts trying to reach you by phone and by mail.
All the details about renting the house... were done by mail.
My confession would have arrived tomorrow by mail.
This was delivered to me by mail yesterday.
We ordered those cases of food by mail...
She received her diploma from Central High School by mail.
Since the 1960s, Diplomacy has been played by mail through fanzines.
Pre-paid by mail: I can accept checks or money orders in US dollars ONLY.

Alternatives:

via mail
through the mail
by postal service
by post
via post

by post

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is being sent through the postal system. It is commonly used in British English.

Examples:

The package will be delivered by post.

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Another common problem is caused by post nasal drip.
Replying by post would surely suffice.
The translations will be sent by email, telefax or by post.
You can send the documents by post or courier.
The things people send by post.
Send us your CV by post or e-mail
The original invitation letter will be sent to the Agent/Student by post.
You will receive our Voucher by post or email.
Confirmation may be sent by post, fax or e-mail.
Send the covering note and original prescription by post to:
Our homepage contains all available information and thus replaces brochures which previously had to be sent by post.
Hapimag shareholders will receive the invitation by post at least 20 days before the Annual General Meeting.
The reports shall be submitted by post or electronic means.
Over 3000 detailed reports of the public debates have been delivered by post.
Proposals sent by post should be postmarked no later than 25 June 2004.
The corresponding information was received by post on 13 April 2007.
All subsequent communication between EPSO and you will be by post.
If you would still like to receive the documentation by post, please complete this form.
Payment reminders will still be sent by post.
Whether at the casinos, online or by post.

Alternatives:

via post
through the post
by mail
via mail
by postal service

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