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