Postage Meaning
/ˈpəʊstɪd͡ʒ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe system of transporting letters, and parcels.
nounThe charge for posting an item.
Sentence Examples
You have bought more postage stamps than are necessary.
How did you obtain these old postage stamps?
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The required ____ for the parcel was calculated based on its weight.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She stuck the correct ____ stamp on the envelope before dropping it into the mailbox.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English post Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂tos Proto-Italic *-ātos Latin -ātus Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icus Latin -āticus Latin -āticum Old French -agebor. Middle English -age English -age English postage From post + -age.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The required ____ for the parcel was calculated based on its weight.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She stuck the correct ____ stamp on the envelope before dropping it into the mailbox.