Antonyms for letters


Grammar : Noun
Spell : let-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛt ər


Definition of letters

Origin :
  • "the profession of authorship or literature," mid-13c., from plural of letter (n.).
  • noun symbol of an alphabet
  • noun written communication
Example sentences :
  • But Mr. Paine assured her that letters were likely to be irregular, and there was no ground for alarm.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Of course they did not use the letters which have been used to print this book.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • In one of his letters he says: "Harriet has hitched on, and with all her might; she is a whole team."
  • Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford
  • Sent her back her letters—with a tickler to herself on her conduct.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • The letters being taken away will be an assurance that you have them.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • You, Madam, shall see all the letters that have passed between us.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • I take you at your word, Clarissa—Give me his letters; and the copies of yours.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • I will send you these letters for your perusal in a few days.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • I now send you copies of my letters to my uncles: with their answers.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • A goodly pile of letters met her eyes as she opened the drawer.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

Synonyms for letters

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