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The word cat has three letters.
What does Letter mean?
A letter is an alphabet symbol or a written message.
Dictionary definition
A written symbol used in an alphabet, or a written message sent to someone.
Example sentences
Letter in a sentence
medium
I wrote a letter to thank my teacher.
hard
The letter explained the rules clearly and politely.
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Practice 1
What does letter mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of letter.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to letter?
Message is close in meaning to letter.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses letter correctly?
The correct sentence uses letter in context.
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Letter
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let · er · strongest beat: let
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WordLetter.
Partnoun.
MeaningLetter means A letter is an alphabet symbol or a written message.
ExampleExample: The word cat has three letters.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- let · er
- Strongest beat
- let
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on let.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
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Word family
Letter word family
Base word
letter
noun
letter
Base form.
noun
letters
More than one letter.
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Student support
Understand Letter
Hint for students
A letter can mean a written message sent to someone, or a symbol used in writing, such as A or B. Context shows which meaning is used.
Common mix-up
Letter is not always an alphabet symbol. In a sentence about an envelope or mail, letter means a written message.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows letter without using the word letter. Model sentence: She opened the envelope and read the handwritten message inside. Clue words: envelope, read, handwritten message. Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a written message or an alphabet symbol clearly?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The letter from Grandma arrived in a blue envelope." Why does letter fit better than email?
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