lets Meaning & Definition
What Does Lets Mean?
Lets is used as a noun meaning plural of let. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of let. As a verb, it means To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).
Quick Facts About Lets
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /lɛts/ |
| Synonyms | allow and permit |
Lets Definition (Noun)
- plural of let
Lets as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of let
- Misspelling of let's.
Noun
- The allowing of possession of a property etc. in exchange for rent.
Verb
- To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).
After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in.
- To leave.
Let me alone!
- To allow the release of (a fluid).
The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail.
- To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.
I decided to let the farmhouse to a couple while I was working abroad.
- To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; often with out.
to let the building of a bridge; to let out the lathing and the plastering
- Used to introduce an imperative in the first or third person.
Let P be the point where AB and OX intersect.
- To cause (+ bare infinitive).
Can you let me know what time you'll be arriving?
Noun
- An obstacle or hindrance.
- The hindrance caused by the net during serve, only if the ball falls legally.
Verb
- To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).
- To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.
- To tarry or delay.
Synonyms of Lets
Lets synonyms and antonyms →Lets in a Sentence
After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in.
Let me alone!
The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail.
I decided to let the farmhouse to a couple while I was working abroad.
to let the building of a bridge; to let out the lathing and the plastering
Let P be the point where AB and OX intersect.
Can you let me know what time you'll be arriving?
Word Forms & Grammar
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