noun Download 🔗Share A symbol in an alphabet. Examples : "There are twenty-six letters in the English alphabet." language writing communication essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A written or printed communication, generally longer and more formal than a note. Examples : "I wrote a letter to my sister about my life." communication writing stationery literature essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The literal meaning of something, as distinguished from its intended and remoter meaning (often contrasted with the spirit). Examples : "The sign said "No Dogs Allowed," and while we knew it was meant to keep all dogs out, the child argued for its letter, pointing out her small chihuahua wasn't technically a "dog" because it was a chihuahua. " language writing essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (plural) Literature. Examples : "Benjamin Franklin was multiskilled – a scientist, politician and a man of letters." literature essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A division unit of a piece of law marked by a letter of the alphabet. Examples : "The legal document outlining the new zoning regulations had seven letters, each detailing a specific aspect of the development. " law government essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A size of paper, 8½ in × 11 in (215.9 mm × 279.4 mm, US paper sizes rounded to the nearest 5 mm). Examples : "My teacher asked me to write my report on a letter-sized piece of paper. " stationery writing essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A size of paper, 215 mm × 280 mm. Examples : "The invitations were printed on letter-sized paper. " stationery material essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A single type; type, collectively; a style of type. Examples : "The teacher asked the students to write their essays in a clear, easy-to-read letter. " type style writing language communication essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To print, inscribe, or paint letters on something. Examples : "The artist carefully lettered the invitations for the birthday party. " writing communication essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (scholastic) To earn a varsity letter (award). Examples : "My younger brother is hoping to letter in basketball this year. " sport achievement education essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An identifying initial of the academic institution that is awarded to a member of a varsity team. It is made from structured cloth, and intended to be sewn to a piece of clothing such as a varsity sweater or varsity jacket. Examples : "The student proudly wore the letter "S" on his jacket, signifying his membership on the school's swimming team. " sport education wear achievement essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One who lets, or lets out. Examples : "a blood-letter" person job business essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One who retards or hinders. Examples : "The slow learner was considered a letter in the class's progress. " person character essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading