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let: meaning, pronunciation and examples

/lɛt/·LET

Let (verb) means to allow someone to do something.

What does “let” mean?

1
verbto allow someone to do something
My parents let me stay up late on Fridays.
2
verbused in “let’s” to suggest doing something together
Let’s go for a walk.

Let at a glance

Part of speech: verb
CEFR level: A1 (beginner)
Pronunciation: /lɛt/ · LET
Forms: let, letting

How to use “let” correctly

Use the base verb after “let”, with no “to”: “Let me help”, not “Let me to help”.

Common phrases with “let”

let sb do sth
let sb know
let go
let me see

Synonyms (similar meaning)

allow
permit

Antonyms (opposite meaning)

forbid
prevent

Idioms with “let”

Let someone off the hook: To free someone from a duty, blame or punishment.
Let the cat out of the bag: To tell a secret by accident.
Let sleeping dogs lie: Avoid talking about an old problem because it could cause trouble again.

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