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"Letter" vs. "envelope": what's inside the words?

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Anwar Kareem 15/05/2025, 01:40

English.me team member

Letter and envelope. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "letter" and "envelope" are nouns related to written communication and are commonly used together when sending mail.

What is different?

"Letter" refers to a message, usually written on paper, while "envelope" is a flat paper container used to enclose a letter for mailing.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for letter) and envelope

Examples of usage

Letter

I wrote a letter to my friend yesterday.
Her letter was filled with exciting news.
He received a long letter from his grandmother.

Envelope

She slipped the invitation into an envelope.
Please put a stamp on the envelope before mailing.
The envelope contained an important document.

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