What context can I use each word in?

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

let

Example

Can you let me know if you're coming to the party? [let: verb]

Example

Let's go to the movies tonight. [let: auxiliary verb]

Example

I'm going to let the cake cool before I frost it. [let: verb]

enable

Example

The new software will enable us to work more efficiently. [enable: verb]

Example

The scholarship enabled her to attend college. [enable: verb]

Example

The password is required to enable access to the network. [enable: verb]

Definitions of let and enable

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Key differences and similarities of let and enable

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Good things to know

Which word is more common?

Let is more common in everyday language, while enable is more technical and formal, often used in professional or academic contexts.

What’s the difference in the tone of formality between let and enable?

Enable is more formal than let, and is often used in technical or professional contexts to describe providing resources or making something possible. Let is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.