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