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How to pronounce let
Say it like this: /ˈlɛt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does let mean?
verbTo allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).
“I never let myself worry about the future.”
To allow to be or do without interference; to not disturb or meddle with; to leave alone.
“Yet neither spinnes nor cardes, ne cares nor frets, / But to her mother Nature all her care she lets.”
To allow the release of (a fluid).
“The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail.”
nounThe allowing of possession of a property etc. in exchange for rent.
“Then he says “You would call it a Good Let, Madam?” “O certainly a Good Let sir.””
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