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Meaning & Definition of Letter in English

English

Letter

/lɛtər/

noun

1. A written message addressed to a person or organization

  • "Mailed an indignant letter to the editor"
synonym:
  • letter,
  • missive

2. The conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech

  • "His grandmother taught him his letters"
synonym:
  • letter,
  • letter of the alphabet,
  • alphabetic character

3. Owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire

synonym:
  • letter

4. A strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention)

  • "He followed instructions to the letter"
  • "He obeyed the letter of the law"
synonym:
  • letter

5. An award earned by participation in a school sport

  • "He won letters in three sports"
synonym:
  • letter,
  • varsity letter

verb

1. Win an athletic letter

synonym:
  • letter

2. Set down or print with letters

synonym:
  • letter

3. Mark letters on or mark with letters

synonym:
  • letter

Examples of using

Let me add a few words before you seal the letter.
You shouldn't have read Tom's letter.
Was this letter written by Mary?