Pronunciation: /lɛt/

Definitions of let

noun an act of letting someone do something

Example Sentences

A1 Let me help you with your homework.

A2 Can you let me know when you arrive?

B1 Please let the teacher know if you have any questions.

B2 I won't let anyone ruin our vacation.

C1 He wouldn't let his pride get in the way of admitting he was wrong.

C2 The company's strict policies don't let employees take any shortcuts.

verb to allow or permit someone to do something

Example Sentences

A1 Let me help you with your homework.

A2 Can you let the dog out before we leave?

B1 I will let you know the meeting time once it is confirmed.

B2 Please let me finish my sentence before interrupting.

C1 Let us consider all possible options before making a decision.

C2 I cannot let this opportunity pass me by without taking action.

Examples of let in a Sentence

formal Please let me know if you require any further assistance.

informal Let me know if you need any more help, okay?

slang Just let me know if you need anything else, cool?

figurative Let your imagination run wild and see where it takes you.

Grammatical Forms of let

past tense

let

plural

let

comparative

more let

superlative

most let

present tense

let

future tense

will let

perfect tense

have let

continuous tense

is letting

singular

lets

positive degree

let

infinitive

to let

gerund

letting

participle

let

Origin and Evolution of let

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'let' originated from Old English 'lǣtan' meaning 'to allow or permit'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'let' evolved to also mean 'to hinder or prevent', reflecting a shift in its usage from permission to obstruction.