English · Word Candidate

let

/lɛt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: lets · letting · lettest

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cho phép làm, không ngăn cản

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Verb

Examples

After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To allow to be or do without interference; to not disturb or meddle with; to leave alone.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cho phép được hoặc làm mà không can thiệp

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Verb

Examples

Let me be!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The allowing of possession of a property etc. in exchange for rent.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cho thuê tài sản để đổi lấy tiền thuê

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Noun

Examples

Then he says “You would call it a Good Let, Madam?” “O certainly a Good Let sir.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The hindrance caused by the net during serve, only if the ball falls legally.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự cản trở do lưới gây ra trong phục vụ

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “let” mean?

To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).

Is “let” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.