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let Definition

• 1. to allow or permit something to happen or someone to do something
• 2. to 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

Synonyms for let

• allow
• permit
• enable
• authorize
• facilitate

Antonyms for let

• prevent
• prohibit
• forbid

Phrases with let

• let alone

  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.

• let go

  to release one's grip on something or someone

  Example

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

• let someone off the hook

  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.