Meaning of let | Babel Free
lɛtDefinitions
- The allowing of possession of a property etc. in exchange for rent.
- An obstacle or hindrance.
- The hindrance caused by the net during serve, only if the ball falls legally.
Equivalents
Examples
“Then he says “You would call it a Good Let, Madam?” “O certainly a Good Let sir.””
“Without let or hindrance”
“[E]ver conſider vvhether our doings be to the let of our ſalvation or not.”
“And Cadmus saw his campanie make tarience in that sort / He marveld what should be their let, and went to seeke them out.”
“Paulus Emilius going to the glorious expedition of Macedon, advertised the people of Rome during his absence not to speake of his actions: For the licence of judgements is an especiall let in great affaires.”
CEFR level
A1
Beginner
This word is part of the CEFR A1 vocabulary — beginner level.
This word is part of the CEFR A1 vocabulary — beginner level.
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