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postpaid

postpaid

3.7
Sent with the postage paid by the sender so the person who gets it does not pay
  • adjective
  • /ˈpoʊstˌpeɪd/
translation icon : pagado por adelantado
  • You can purchase the magazine subscription for $20, postpaid, so you won't need to pay for shipping.

Examples

  • The restaurant offers a takeout service where all orders come postpaid, ensuring convenience for customers.

  • When you order the gift basket, it will be delivered postpaid, meaning you won't have to worry about any additional fees.

  • A good example was an organization that sent a postpaid envelope as though that was something special.

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Synonyms

post-paid
vspostpaid
1 3.2

The sender pays the postage before delivery

includes both mail and services paid in advance rather than only mail
post-free
vspostpaid
  • UK
4.6

Sent with postage paid by the sender so the receiver does not pay

covers payment in advance for mail or services, not only sending method
prepaid
vspostpaid
2.5

You pay for it before you use it

focuses on the recipient not having to pay, especially for mail
prestamped
vspostpaid
3.5

With a stamp already on it for sending by mail

is about prepayment generally rather than the physical presence of a stamp

Antonyms

postpaid
3.7

You pay for it after you use it, usually each month

Surface Forms

postpaid positive

Morphology

postpaid = paid (transparent) = post + paid

The prefix 'post-' clearly indicates 'after', and 'paid' is straightforward, making the meaning 'paid after' clear.

Etymology

Postpaid comes from the parts post, as in post office, and paid. It means the postage was 'already paid' by the sender, so the recipient does not have to pay.