letter — 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.
• literal adjective Taking the words of something in their basic, ordinary sense, without metaphor or exaggeration.

Senses

letter is used for these senses in English:

• letter A symbol in an alphabet.
• literal (uncommon) Consisting of, or expressed by, letters (of an alphabet); using literation.

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.

literal — full definition

1. adjective Taking the words of something in their basic, ordinary sense, without metaphor or exaggeration.
2. adjective Actually true, and not just a figure of speech.
3. adjective Of a translation: following the wording of the original closely rather than conveying its overall sense.

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