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“Let's” or “Lets”

let's / lets are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

let's l·EH·t·s

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

lets l·EH·t·s

  • nouna serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again.
  • verbmake it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen.
  • verbactively cause something to happen.
  • verbleave unchanged.
Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“let's”

  • …let's look at some extreme cases.
  • Let's Make a Deal
  • Let's Dance
  • …and read books on your mobile.
  • …the people and for the fans."
  • …the other unfortunate partners diminish it.
  • …a two-year job running a mine.
  • …him control of Javier's crime empire.
  • …sell its clothes for gin money.
  • Let's Get Together Again (1996)

“lets”

  • …let's look at some extreme cases.
  • Let's Make a Deal
  • Let's Dance
  • …(free), app by Litlcode Studios lets you access your Calibre e-book…
  • …the people and for the fans."
  • …0.1 of his share and lets the other unfortunate partners diminish
  • In her delirium, she lets slip to her mother that…
  • Javier's number two, Choco, lets them leave after a brief…
  • …front of Gin Lane, who lets her baby fall to its…
  • Let's Get Together Again (1996)

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