Synonyms for

Letter

Verb / ˈletɜ: / Another word for letter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a written or printed message or communication addressed to a person or organization

Synonyms & similar words

letterofthealphabet varsityletter missive alphabeticcharacter missive note epistle message communication dispatch correspondence memo missive postcard missive card line missive communication missive missive missive missive missive

Synonyms by register

Formal

correspondence missive dispatch

Informal

note message memo

Literary

epistle scroll

Antonyms

number figure symbol glyph character digit

Common collocations

  • write a letter
  • send a letter
  • open a letter
  • handwritten letter
  • business letter
  • personal letter
  • letter of intent
  • letter of recommendation

Word family

noun letter
verb letter
adjective lettered

Usage note

While 'letter' can refer to a character in the alphabet, it most commonly refers to a written message. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I wrote a letter to my grandma thanking her for the birthday present.
  2. The postman delivered a letter to our mailbox today.
  3. I like to decorate my letters with stickers and drawings.
  4. My teacher asked us to write a letter to a pen pal in another country.
  5. I received a love letter from my crush and my heart skipped a beat.

Quotes

  • A letter always seemed to me like immortality because it is the mind alone without corporeal friend.
  • A letter is a joy of Earth - it is denied the Gods.
  • I have a letter from a wonderful lady in New Hampshire who says that without Moosewood she would have to eat meat.

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