noun
a written message addressed to a person or organization
Synonyms
Examples
- mailed an indignant letter to the editor
noun
the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech
Synonyms
letter of the alphabet
alphabetic character
Examples
- his grandmother taught him his letters
noun
owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire
noun
a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention)
Examples
- he followed instructions to the letter
- he obeyed the letter of the law
noun
an award earned by participation in a school sport
Synonyms
varsity letter
Examples
- he won letters in three sports
verb
win an athletic letter
verb
set down or print with letters
verb
mark letters on or mark with letters