lets (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /lɛts/
Definition
To allow or permit someone to do something.
Examples
She let her children play outside until dark.
The teacher let the students go home early because of the snow.
Please let me know if you need any help.
How to Use lets
- let someone do something (collocation)
- To allow a person to do something. — "My parents let me stay up late on weekends."
- let something happen (collocation)
- To allow an event or situation to occur without interference. — "Don't try to control everything; just let it happen."
- let's + verb (idiom)
- Used to make a suggestion or invitation. — "Let's go to the movies tonight!"
- let alone (idiom)
- Not to mention; much less. — "He can barely afford rent, let alone buy a car."
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