English dictionary
letter meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of letter at MeaningMonkey.org. letter meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.LETTER noun
Definition of letter (noun)
- a written message addressed to a person or organization
- "mailed an indignant letter to the editor"
- synonyms: missive
- the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech
- "his grandmother taught him his letters"
- synonyms: alphabetic character, letter of the alphabet
- owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire
- a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention)
- "he followed instructions to the letter"; "he obeyed the letter of the law"
- an award earned by participation in a school sport
- "he won letters in three sports"
- synonyms: varsity letter
LETTER verb
Definition of letter (verb)
- win an athletic letter
- set down or print with letters
- mark letters on or mark with letters
Source: Princeton University Wordnet