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The envelope needed postage before we mailed it.
What does Postage mean?
Postage is the cost of sending mail.
Dictionary definition
The money paid to send a letter or package by mail.
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Postage in a sentence
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Postage can change based on the size of a package.
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The clerk weighed the parcel to calculate the correct postage.
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What does postage mean?
Postage means postage is the cost of sending mail.
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Which word is closest in meaning to postage?
Mail Cost is close in meaning to postage.
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Postage
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poh · stij · strongest beat: poh
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WordPostage.
Partnoun.
MeaningPostage is the cost of sending mail.
ExampleExample: The envelope needed postage before we mailed it.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- poh · stij
- Strongest beat
- poh
- Ending
- stij
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on poh.
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Synonyms
Words like Postage
mail costThe amount paid to send mail.
shipping feeMoney paid to send an item.
Antonyms
Opposite words
free deliveryDelivery with no cost paid by the sender.
pickupGetting an item without mailing it.
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Postage word family
Base word
postage
noun
postage stamp
A stamp used to show postage was paid.
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