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?