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letter
noun · Say it: LET-uh
What it means
Foundationa written message that you send to someone, usually by post
Freddie posted a thank-you letter to his aunt after his birthday.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- message
- note
More examples
- A letter from school arrived telling parents about sports day.
Where the word comes from
From Old French 'lettre', from Latin 'littera'.
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