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Letter

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈletə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈletər/"]/

Meaning of Letter

a written, typed or printed message that is put in an envelope or attached to an email and sent to somebody

In simple words: A symbol or character used to write words.

Letter in a sentence

• I received a letter in the mail today.
• Can you write a letter to your grandmother?
• The letter 'A' is the first letter of the alphabet.
• In phonics, children learn the sounds of each letter.
• He is learning to write capital and small letters.
• The teacher sent a letter home regarding the school trip.
• There are 26 letters in the English alphabet.
• She signed the letter with her name at the bottom.

How to use Letter

Used in various contexts such as writing, mail, or alphabet. It's appropriate in both spoken and written communication. Avoid using it in overly formal settings like academic papers without context.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'letter' as a 'lottery ticket' that you send to someone, hoping for a reply.

Related words

Collocations with Letter

• lengthy
• long
• brief
• draft
• write
• read
• arrive
• come
• reach somebody
• writer
• writing
• carrier
• by letter
• in a/​the letter
• letter about
• big
• large
• block
• in… letters
• the letters of the alphabet

Synonyms for Letter

• character
• symbol
• note
• message
• correspondence

Opposites of Letter

• digit
• number

Common mistakes with Letter

• Confusing it with 'liter' when discussing measurements.
• Using 'letter' as a verb, which is incorrect.

Frequently asked questions about Letter

What does Letter mean?

A symbol or character used to write words.

What is the definition of Letter?

a written, typed or printed message that is put in an envelope or attached to an email and sent to somebody

How do you use Letter in a sentence?

I received a letter in the mail today.

Can you give another example of Letter?

Can you write a letter to your grandmother?

What are synonyms for Letter?

Common alternatives include character, symbol, note, message, correspondence.

What is the opposite of Letter?

Opposite meanings include digit, number.

What words go with Letter?

It commonly pairs with lengthy, long, brief, draft, write, read, arrive, come, reach somebody, writer, writing, carrier, by letter, in a/​the letter, letter about, big, large, block, in… letters, the letters of the alphabet.

What are common mistakes when using Letter?

Confusing it with 'liter' when discussing measurements. Using 'letter' as a verb, which is incorrect.

How do you pronounce Letter?

US: /["/ˈletər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈletə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Letter?

Used in various contexts such as writing, mail, or alphabet. It's appropriate in both spoken and written communication. Avoid using it in overly formal settings like academic papers without context.

What CEFR level is Letter?

"Letter" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.