letter
Translation
letter, character
Examples
I wrote a letter to my friend.
I wrote a letter to my friend.
The first letter of the alphabet is A.
The first letter of the alphabet is A.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) a written message I wrote a letter to my friend.
((sth.)) a character in an alphabet The first letter of the alphabet is A.
Similar Words
Synonyms (message): note, missive; Synonyms (character): character, symbol
Etymology
From Old French 'lettre', from Latin 'littera' (letter of the alphabet).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'letter' A written on a piece of paper, which is also a 'letter' you mail.