What does “letter” mean?
- 1
nouna written message sent to someone, usually by mail
I got a letter from my grandmother.
- 2
nounone of the symbols used to write words, such as A or B
The word “cat” has three letters.
Letter at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈlɛtɚ/ · LET-er
How to use “letter” correctly
A job application usually needs a “cover letter” (US) to go with your résumé.
Common phrases with “letter”
- write a letter
- send a letter
- capital letter
- cover letter
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