Word of the Day: Let
let / let / let / letting
The verb “let” is used for making invitations, requests, and giving permission
A: Let’s go out tonight.
B: Okay. Where do you want to go? “let” + “go” has many different meanings. This example takes the form of an invitation.
1. The company let a lot of its employees go. “let” + “go” in this example means lay off.
2. “Well, I’ll have to let you go now. My girlfriend is here, so I’ll talk to you later.” “let” + “go” in this example means “say goodbye and get off of the phone.”
3. The police don’t want to let this man go because he’s a very dangerous person. “let” + “go” in this example means “release from jail.”
4. Her parents let her have a dog. “let” + “have” = allow; give
5. He’s letting his girlfriend win at pool.
6. A goalie must not let the puck enter the net.
7. Although her parents aren’t happy about her decision, they’re letting her get married at an early age.
8. She never keeps the fish she catches. She always lets them go.
9. He has really let himself go over the years. Now he has to go on a diet. (To let oneself go is to stop caring about weight or personal appearance.)
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with L page to see the list of all words starting with letter L. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
