Definition

A person or thing that sends something, such as a message or package.

Example

The sender of the letter forgot to include their address.

Conversation

Did you receive the email from the sender yesterday?

Yes, I got it! It had some interesting information.

I wonder who the sender was; I didn’t recognize the name.

Me neither, but the content was really useful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sender → It is formed from "send" (from Old English *sendan*, meaning to cause to go) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A sender is a person who causes something to go or be sent.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'causes' something to 'go' — that's what a sender does.

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