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letter

UK
/ˈlɛtə/
US
/ˈlɛtər/

Translations

letternoun
letters
pl
UK
/ˈlɛtə/
US
/ˈlɛtər/
литературав значении литературной деятельности; plural sense in English
She made her name in letters.
Она прославилась в литературе.
I received a letter from my friend yesterday.
Вчера я получил письмо от моего друга.
документофициальный или юридический документ
The signed letter is now in the archive.
Подписанный документ теперь хранится в архиве.
The letter 'A' is the first letter of the alphabet.
Буква 'А' является первой буквой алфавита.
Additional translations
грамотаофициальный документ, особенно торжественный или исторический
нашивкав школьно-спортивном контексте: наградная нашивка или эмблема
словесностькнижн.; гуманитарно-литературная сфера
посланиекнижн.; официальное или торжественное письменное обращение
Synonyms
character
symbol
alphabet
note
message
correspondence
communication
letterverb
lettered
Past Simple
lettered
Past Participle
lettering
Gerund
UK
/ˈlet.ə/
US
/ˈlɛt.ɚ/
надписыватьо нанесении букв, надписи или буквенного обозначения на поверхность
She lettered the envelopes by hand for the wedding invitations.
Она вручную надписала конверты для свадебных приглашений.
Additional translations
удостаиватьсяв школьно-спортивном контексте: получать varsity letter
Synonyms
record
note
write
inscribe
address
letteradjective
UK
/ˈlet.ə/
US
/ˈlɛt.ɚ/
Attributive use before another noun (e.g., "letter carrier")
почтовыйв атрибутивном употреблении; относящийся к письмам или почте
He worked as a letter carrier.
Он работал почтовым служащим.
Synonyms
literal
exact
precise
verbatim
word-for-word
strict
faithful
accurate
uninterpreted

Definitions

letternoun
A written, typed, or printed communication, typically sent in an envelope by mail or messenger.
She received a letter from her friend who lives abroad.
A character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; any of the symbols of an alphabet.
The word 'apple' starts with the letter 'A'.
A legal or formal document, especially one that is official or authoritative.
The lawyer sent a letter of intent to the opposing party.
The precise or literal meaning of a text, rule, or document, as opposed to its spirit or intent.
The contract must be followed to the letter.
A cloth patch in the shape of an initial, awarded to a student for achievement in school athletics or other activities.
He proudly sewed the varsity letter onto his jacket.
(usually plural letters) Literary culture or scholarly writing considered as a field of study or achievement.
As a man of letters, he contributed greatly to the nation's intellectual life.
letterverb
To inscribe or mark with letters.
The artist lettered the sign with bold, colorful fonts.
To write or print letters on something.
She lettered the envelopes by hand for the wedding invitations.
To earn a varsity letter in an athletic or other school activity.
She lettered in basketball during her freshman year.
letteradjective
Relating to, involving, or intended for letters or mail.
The letter carrier delivered the parcels early in the morning.
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