adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having the cost of postage already paid or included in the price. not-comparable, usually
2. 2
   Paid after the service (used especially of cellular phones). not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   used especially of mail; paid in advance wordnet

Adverb

1. 1
   With the cost of postage already paid or included in the price. not-comparable

   "The complete words and score … can be supplied by Dick & Fitzgerald, post-paid, on receipt of $2.00."

Synonyms

All synonyms

acquitteddischargedexpendedhiredliquidatedpaid

Antonyms

All antonyms

prepaid

Example

More examples

"The complete words and score … can be supplied by Dick & Fitzgerald, post-paid, on receipt of $2.00."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Compound of post + paid.

Etymology 2

From post- + paid.

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