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- [let out]
- /lɛt aʊt/
- /let ˈaʊt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [let out]
- /lɛt aʊt/
Definitions of let out words
- adjective let out (of fur) processed by cutting parallel diagonal slashes into the pelt and sewing the slashed edges together to lengthen the pelt and to improve the appearance of the fur. 1
- noun let out British. a lease. 1
- verb with object let out to allow or permit: to let him escape. 1
- verb with object let out to allow to pass, go, or come: to let us through. 1
- verb with object let out to grant the occupancy or use of (land, buildings, rooms, space, etc., or movable property) for rent or hire (sometimes followed by out). 1
- verb with object let out to contract or assign for performance, usually under a contract: to let work to a carpenter. 1
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Origin of let out
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; adj., noun use of verb phrase let out
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Parts of speech for Let out
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
let out popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
let out usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for let out
verb let out
- divulge — to disclose or reveal (something private, secret, or previously unknown).
- disclose — to make known; reveal or uncover: to disclose a secret.
- blather — If someone is blathering on about something, they are talking for a long time about something that you consider boring or unimportant.
- gab — to talk or chat idly; chatter.
- reveal — to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.
Antonyms for let out
verb let out
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
- shut up — to put (a door, cover, etc.) in position to close or obstruct.
- secrete — a steel skullcap of the 17th century, worn under a soft hat.
- keep quiet — not reveal a secret
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