brief — meaning in English

English meaning

• letter noun A written symbol representing a sound of a language, used to build words; one character of the alphabet.
• line noun A long, thin mark or stroke, straight or curved, on a surface.

Senses

brief is used for these senses in English:

• letter A written or printed communication, generally longer and more formal than a note.
• line A letter, a written form of communication.

letter — full definition

1. noun A written symbol representing a sound of a language, used to build words; one character of the alphabet.
2. noun A written message sent from one person to another, usually by post.

line — full definition

1. noun A long, thin mark or stroke, straight or curved, on a surface.
2. noun A row or sequence of people, things, or words, one after another.
3. verb To arrange people or things in a row, or to form such a row.
4. verb To cover the inside surface of something with a layer of material.
5. noun A telephone or other communication connection.

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