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let Definition

  • 1to allow or permit something to happen or someone to do something
  • 2to rent out a property to someone

Using let: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "let" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'll let you borrow my car for the weekend.

  • Example

    The teacher let the students leave early.

  • Example

    He let out a sigh of relief.

  • Example

    She let her hair down and danced all night.

  • Example

    They let the house to a young couple.

let Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with let

  • used to emphasize that something is even less likely than another unlikely thing

    Example

    I don't have time to read a book, let alone write one.

  • to release one's grip on something or someone

    Example

    He let go of the rope and fell into the water.

  • to allow someone to avoid punishment or responsibility for something they have done

    Example

    The boss let him off the hook for being late to work.

Origins of let

from Old English 'lǣtan', meaning 'to allow, let go'

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Summary: let in Brief

The verb 'let' [let] means to allow or permit something to happen or someone to do something. It can also mean to rent out a property to someone. Examples include 'I'll let you borrow my car for the weekend' and 'They let the house to a young couple.' Phrases include 'let alone,' emphasizing unlikelihood, and 'let go,' releasing one's grip on something or someone.

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