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- [lets]
- /lɛts/
- /let/
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- [lets]
- /lɛts/
Definitions of let's word
- verb with object let's Archaic. to hinder, prevent, or obstruct. 1
- verb without object let's to admit of being rented or leased: The apartment lets for $100 per week. 1
- noun let's (in tennis, badminton, etc.) any play that is voided and must be replayed, especially a service that hits the net and drops into the proper part of the opponent's court. 1
- noun let's Chiefly Law. an impediment or obstacle: to act without let or hindrance. 1
- idioms let's let alone. alone (def 8). 1
- idioms let's let be, to refrain from interference. to refrain from interfering with. 1
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Origin of let's
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English leten, Old English lǣtan; cognate with Dutch laten, German lassen, Old Norse lāta, Gothic lētan; akin to Greek lēdeîn to be weary, Latin lassus tired. See late
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Parts of speech for Let's
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adjective
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preposition
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let's popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.