letters

The word “letters” has 2 syllables: let-ters

It's pronounced as /ˈlɛt̬ɚz/


What is synonym and antonym for letters?

In the thesaurus, “letters” has 40 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for letters along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for letters

Antonyms for letters

Meanings of letters

  • noun
    1. A symbol in an alphabet.
    2. A written or printed communication, generally longer and more formal than a note.
    3. The literal meaning of something, as distinguished from its intended and remoter meaning (often contrasted with the spirit).
    4. (plural) Literature.
    5. A division unit of a piece of law marked by a letter of the alphabet.
    6. A size of paper, 8½ in × 11 in (215.9 mm × 279.4 mm, US paper sizes rounded to the nearest 5 mm).
    7. A size of paper, 215 mm × 280 mm.
    8. A single type; type, collectively; a style of type.
    9. One who lets, or lets out.
    10. One who retards or hinders.
    11. Literature (school subject).
    12. The liberal arts, humanities, learning (broad accumulated cultural knowledge).
    13. An identifying initial of the academic institution that is awarded to a member of a varsity team. It is made from structured cloth, and intended to be sewn to a piece of clothing such as a varsity sweater or varsity jacket.
  • verb
    1. To print, inscribe, or paint letters on something.
    2. (scholastic) To earn a varsity letter (award).

Example Sentences

  • She received several letters from her friends overseas.
  • The teacher asked the children to write the alphabet letters neatly.
  • Old letters were discovered in the attic, tied with a ribbon.
  • The neon sign’s glowing letters could be seen from afar.
  • He carved the letters of his name into the wooden desk.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to letters, such as: airmails, billets-doux, cards, communications, dispatches, doodles, e-mails.

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