Definition

To send something by mail again after it has already been sent once.

Example

I had to remail the package because it was returned to me.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I forgot to send that package yesterday.

Oh no! Are you going to remail it today?

Yeah, I’ll drop it off at the post office later.

Good idea! Better late than never.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

remail → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "mail" (from Old French *mail*, meaning a bag or pouch for carrying letters). The word "remail" means to send mail again or to resend letters.

Memory Tip

Think of sending something 'again' ('re-') in a 'bag' or 'pouch' ('mail') — that's why remail means to send mail again.

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