Definitions for letters
letters
let·ter
Spelling: [let-er]
IPA: /ˈlɛt ər/
Letters is a 7 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.
You can make 125 anagrams from letters in letters (eelrstt).
Definitions for letters
noun
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a written or printed communication addressed to a person or organization and usually transmitted by mail.
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a symbol or character that is conventionally used in writing and printing to represent a speech sound and that is part of an alphabet.
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a piece of printing type bearing such a symbol or character.
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a particular style of type.
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such types collectively.
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Often, letters. a formal document granting a right or privilege.
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actual terms or wording; literal meaning, as distinct from implied meaning or intent (opposed to spirit):
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letters, (used with a singular or plural verb)
literature in general.
the profession of literature.
learning; knowledge, especially of literature.
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an emblem consisting of the initial or monogram of a school, awarded to a student for extracurricular activity, especially in athletics.
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a person who lets, especially one who rents out property.
Idioms
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to the letter, to the last particular; precisely:
verb (used with object)
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to mark or write with letters; inscribe.
verb (used without object)
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to earn a letter in an interscholastic or intercollegiate activity, especially a sport:
Origin of letters
1175-1225; Middle English, variant of lettre Old French Latin littera alphabetic character, in plural, epistle, literature
Examples for letters
Of course they did not use the letters which have been used to print this book.
But Mr. Paine assured her that letters were likely to be irregular, and there was no ground for alarm.
In one of his letters he says: "Harriet has hitched on, and with all her might; she is a whole team."
But then, I would look at the letters that people have sent.
In letters to Theo, Vincent would preach to younger brother the virtues of life.
letters would not be hidden away in bedrooms but stored on cell phones.
Its reporting and commentary on politics, society, and arts and letters have nurtured a broad liberal spirit in our national life.
This past week a new eBay auction announced the sale of “Ancient Egyptian papyrus with Greek letters—Bible.”
Sent her back her letters—with a tickler to herself on her conduct.
The letters being taken away will be an assurance that you have them.