letters
Translation
letters, mail, characters
Examples
I received many letters today.
I received many letters today.
The word 'apple' has five letters.
The word 'apple' has five letters.
Grammar Patterns
((letters)) written messages I received many letters today.
((letters)) characters of an alphabet The word 'apple' has five letters.
Similar Words
Synonyms (mail): mail, correspondence; Synonyms (characters): characters, symbols
Etymology
From Old French 'lettre', from Latin 'littera' (letter of the alphabet). Plural form.
Memory Tips
You use the 'letters' of the alphabet to write 'letters' to people.