English dictionary
letter
/'l/E/t/@/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a written message addressed to a person or organization
ExamplesMailed an indignant letter to the editor.
Synonyms missiveSource: WordNet 3.0
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the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech
ExamplesHis grandmother taught him his letters.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention)
ExamplesHe followed instructions to the letter.
He obeyed the letter of the law.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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an award earned by participation in a school sport
ExamplesHe won letters in three sports.
Synonyms varsity letterSource: WordNet 3.0
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One who lets or permits; one who lets anything for hire.
Source: webster1913
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One who retards or hinders.
Source: webster1913
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A mark or character used as the representative of a sound, or of an articulation of the human organs of speech; a first element of written language.
Source: webster1913
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A telegram longer than an ordinary message sent at rates lower than the standard message rate in consideration of its being sent and delivered subject to priority in service of regular messages. Such telegrams are called by the Western Union Company <i>day, or night, letters</i> according to the time of sending, and by The Postal Telegraph Company <i>day, or night, lettergrams</i>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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win an athletic letter
Source: WordNet 3.0
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set down or print with letters
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mark letters on or mark with letters
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To impress with letters; to mark with letters or words; as, a book gilt and <i>lettered</i>.
Source: webster1913