Electronic mail and Snail mail

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Electronic mail

Electronic mail noun - (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in.
Usage example: you cannot send packages by electronic mail
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Synonyms for Electronic mail
Snail mail is an antonym for electronic mail.

Snail mail

Snail mail noun - Any mail that is physically delivered by the postal service.
Usage example: email is much faster than snail mail
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Synonyms for Snail mail
Electronic mail is an antonym for snail mail.
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