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letter

UK /ˈlɛtə/US /ˈlɛtɚ/

noun 11
verb 2
forms 3
phrases 3

noun11

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one of the signs used to write words, such as "a", "b" or "c"
- There are twenty-six letters in the English alphabet.
•
A written or printed communication, usually defined as longer and more formal than a note. (Sometimes specifically one that is on paper.)
- I wrote a letter to my sister about my life.
(US) A size of paper, 8½ in × 11 in (215.9 mm × 279.4 mm).
(Canada) A size of paper, 215 mm × 280 mm.
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The literal meaning of something, as distinguished from its intended and remoter meaning (the spirit).
- I broke the letter of it to keep the sense. — 1847
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[in the plural] Literature.
- Benjamin Franklin was multiskilled – a scientist, politician and a man of letters.
(US) Clipping of varsity letter.
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A division unit of a piece of law marked by a letter of the alphabet.
- Letter (b) constitutes an exception to this provision.
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(old-fashioned) A single type; type, collectively; a style of type.
- Under these, thro’ a garden in which is an ample fountaine, was the King's printing-house, and that famous letter so much esteem’d. — 1644
One who lets, or lets out.
(no longer used) One who retards or hinders.

verb2

To print, inscribe, or paint letters on something.
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(US) To earn a varsity letter (award).
- I think Mom lettered in shot put her junior year. — 1992

forms

lettered · lettering · letters

Phrases with letter

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