verb · A1

Let

LET/let/

Allow someone to do something: let + person + verb with no to. Let me help. Let’s (let us) + verb makes a suggestion: Let’s go home. Late means not on time. Leave means go away — different verb.

Meaning

To allow; also used in let’s to make a suggestion.

Examples

“Let me help. Let’s go home.”
“Let her use your pen.”
“Let’s take the next train.”

Good to know

let + object + infinitive. Suggestion: let’s + verb. Mix-up: late.

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