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post vs observation post

observation post vs post

post and observation post both are nouns.

post is a verb but observation post is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
post Yes No Yes No
observation post Yes No No No
As nouns, observation post is a hyponym of post; that is, observation post is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than post:
  • post: the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
  • observation post: an elevated post affording a wide view
Other hyponyms of post include bridgehead, lookout, outpost, outstation.
post (noun) observation post (noun)
a job in an organization an elevated post affording a wide view
the delivery and collection of letters and packages
an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position
military installation at which a body of troops is stationed
the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
A message on a social media website
any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered
the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
post (verb) observation post (verb)
display, as of records in sports games
mark or expose as infamous
cause to be directed or transmitted to another place
publicize with, or as if with, a poster
To post a message on a social media website
assign to a station
place so as to be noticed
mark with a stake
affix in a public place or for public notice
ride Western style and bob up and down in the saddle in rhythm with a horse's trotting gait
transfer (entries) from one account book to another
enter on a public list
assign to a post; put into a post
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