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Word: Let
Speech Type: Verb
Old English lǣtan ‘leave behind, leave out’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch laten and German lassen, also to late
lɛt
not prevent or forbid; allow
Short Definition:allow
Examples:- my boss let me leave early
- you mustn't let yourself get so involved
used in the imperative to formulate various expressions.
Short Definition:used to formulate expressions
allow someone to have the use of (a room or property) in return for regular payments
Short Definition:rent property to someone
Examples:- she let the flat to a tenant
- they've let out their house
Word: Let
Speech Type: Noun
lɛt
a period during which a room or property is rented
Short Definition:period when property is rented
Examples:- I've taken a month's let on the flat
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