Hi everyone, welcome back to English In A Minute.
Today, we're going to look at
5 different uses of the verb 'let'.
So, let's get started!
'Let's' is a way to introduce an idea or
make a suggestion.
'Let's go for coffee!'
Phil let me borrow his pen.
In this example, 'let' means to give permission.
'I have a room to let in my house.'
In this example, the verb 'let' means
'to hire or rent'.
So, what I'm saying is that there
is a room in my house available to rent.
'The man let the thief run right past him.'
In this example, 'let' means 'to not stop or
prevent something from happening'.
We're saying that the man didn't prevent
the thief from running away.
'Let me take your jacket.'
This is a polite way to offer to help.
'Let's finish today's episode here.'
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