letters Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the literary culture
- this book shows American letters at its best
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noun scholarly attainment
- he is a man of letters
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noun a written message addressed to a person or organization
missive; letter.
- mailed an indignant letter to the editor
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noun the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech
alphabetic character; letter of the alphabet; letter.
- his grandmother taught him his letters
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noun owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire
letter.
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noun a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention)
letter.
- he followed instructions to the letter
- he obeyed the letter of the law
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noun an award earned by participation in a school sport
varsity letter; letter.
- he won letters in three sports
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verb win an athletic letter
letter.
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verb set down or print with letters
letter.
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verb mark letters on or mark with letters
letter.