letter — a written message sent to someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a written message sent to someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈletər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still writes letters by hand instead of using email.
- He forgot to dot the 'i' and cross the 't' in his letter to the principal.
- The mysterious letter contained only three words: 'Meet me tonight.'
letter
NOUN[/ˈletər/]
a written message sent to someone
A postal worker delivers a letter to an excited woman
A wetter letter makes the heart feel better
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'littera', meaning 'written character' or 'that which is written'. Since ancient Roman times, it has been used to denote written documents and messages as a means of communication.
Breakdown
littera (Latin root meaning 'character, written mark') + -er (agent suffix forming the noun in English), originally denoting a single written character, later extended to mean a written message or epistle.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother still writes letters by hand instead of using email.”
“He forgot to dot the 'i' and cross the 't' in his letter to the principal.”
“The mysterious letter contained only three words: 'Meet me tonight.'”
“She practiced lettering for hours to make the wedding invitations perfect.”
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