Dear
adjective
used in front of someone’s name at the beginning of a letter to them
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Expressions used in letters and correspondence
postscript
noun
a message that you write at the end of a letter or email, usually below the place where you sign your name
herewith
adverb
with this letter, statement, document, or contract. This word is often used in official and legal documents.
dearest
adjective
used in front of the name of someone you love at the beginning of a letter to them
Yours
used at the end of a formal letter before your name
Yours sincerely
used before your name as a way of ending a formal letter
kind regards
an expression that you can use at the end of an informal letter before you sign your name
best wishes
used as a friendly way of ending a letter to someone you know who is not a very close friend
Dear Sir
used for beginning a letter to a man whose name you do not know
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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