Let Pass

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /lɛt pæs/

Definitions of let pass

verb to allow or permit something to go by without interference or obstruction

Example Sentences

A1 Please let pass the cat.

A2 I will let pass this opportunity.

B1 She decided to let pass the chance to study abroad.

B2 The teacher can't let pass any misbehavior in class.

C1 I cannot let pass this injustice without taking action.

C2 As a judge, he must let pass his personal biases and focus on the evidence.

Examples of let pass in a Sentence

formal The security guard refused to let pass anyone without proper identification.

informal Hey, can you let me pass through the gate real quick?

slang Yo, dude, just let me pass, I'm in a hurry.

figurative Sometimes we need to let pass our pride in order to move forward in life.

Grammatical Forms of let pass

past tense

let passed

plural

let pass

comparative

let pass

superlative

let pass

present tense

let pass

future tense

will let pass

perfect tense

have let pass

continuous tense

let passing

singular

lets pass

positive degree

let pass

infinitive

to let pass

gerund

let passing

participle

let passed

Origin and Evolution of let pass

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'let pass' originated from Middle English, where 'let' meant to allow or permit and 'pass' referred to moving forward or proceeding.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'let pass' has evolved to mean allowing something to go by without interference or obstruction.