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Word: Letter
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old French lettre, from Latin litera, littera ‘letter of the alphabet’, (plural) ‘epistle, literature, culture’
ˈlɛtə
a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; any of the symbols of an alphabet
Short Definition:character representing speech sound
Examples:- a capital letter
a written, typed, or printed communication, sent in an envelope by post or messenger
Short Definition:communication sent by post
Examples:- he sent a letter to Mrs Falconer
the precise terms of a statement or requirement; the strict verbal interpretation
Short Definition:precise terms
Examples:- the officer in the incident got in trouble for following the letter of the law
- we must keep the spirit of the law as well as the letter
literature
Short Definition:literature
Examples:- the world of letters
a style of typeface.
Short Definition:style of typeface
Word: Letter
Speech Type: Verb
ˈlɛtə
inscribe letters or writing on
Short Definition:inscribe letters on
Examples:- her name was lettered in gold
be awarded an emblem, in the shape of the initial letter of the name of one’s school or university, for achievement in sport
Short Definition:be given letter as mark of proficiency
Examples:- in high school she lettered in soccer, basketball and softball
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