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“Let's” or “Lets”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

let's: NA

lets: (noun) a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again. (verb) make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen. (verb) actively cause something to happen. (verb) leave unchanged.

Pronunciation

let's: l·EH·t·s

lets: l·EH·t·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “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)

Examples of “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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