a symbol or character representing a sound, of which words in writing are formed
symbol of an alphabet
Cases of word usage
1) the repetition of the first sound or letter in a succession of words, e.g. safe and sound; through thick and thin (alliteration)
2) the first letter (A) in the Greek alphabet (alpha)
3) something said or written after a question, request, a letter asking for something etc (answer)
4) a person who brings a letter or message (bearer)
5) (a letter or phonetic symbol representing) a speech sound produced by a complete or partial stoppage of the breath (consonant)
6) something that covers; a covering letter ( = one sent with a document or with goods etc) (covering)
7) the Greek letter D; land in this shape at the place where some rivers meet the sea and separate to make two or more branches (delta)
8) small round mark (as over the letter i and j) (dot)
9) a paper covering for a letter etc (envelope)
10) a letter in the New Testament, written by an apostle (epistle)