letter
IPA: ɫˈɛtɝ
noun
- A symbol in an alphabet.
- A written or printed communication, generally longer and more formal than a note.
- The literal meaning of something, as distinguished from its intended and remoter meaning (the spirit).
- (in the plural) Literature.
- (law) A division unit of a piece of law marked by a letter of the alphabet.
- (US, uncountable) A size of paper, 8½ in × 11 in (215.9 mm × 279.4 mm).
- (Canada, uncountable) A size of paper, 215 mm × 280 mm.
- (printing, dated) A single type; type, collectively; a style of type.
- One who lets, or lets out.
- (archaic) One who retards or hinders.
- (US, scholastic) Clipping of varsity letter. [(US) An identifying initial of the academic institution that is awarded to a member of a varsity team. It is made from structured cloth, and intended to be sewn to a piece of clothing such as a varsity sweater or varsity jacket.]
verb
- (transitive) To print, inscribe, or paint letters on something.
- (intransitive, US, scholastic) To earn a varsity letter (award).
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Examples of "letter" in Sentences
- His letters are poetic.
- The letter is clear and coherent.
- The clips are numbered and lettered.
- The letter encumbered the relationship.
- Is it just the transposition of letters
- The authenticity of the letter is disputed.
- The letter contains the will of the grandfather.
- It may be that it's the handwriting and that is the letter.
- For example, send me a letter so we can communicate directly.
- I can email you the letters from the TGA to provide further substantiation.
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