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Word: Let In

Part of Speech: Verb (Phrasal Verb)

Definition: "Let in" means to allow someone or something to enter a place. It can also mean to allow someone to participate or have a role in something.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "let in" when you want to talk about granting access to a person or allowing something to come in.
• It is often used in everyday conversations, especially when discussing opening doors, inviting people, or allowing participation.

Examples:

1. Basic Usage:

   • "Please let in my friend; he is outside waiting."
   • "The teacher let the students in the classroom after the bell rang."

2. Advanced Usage:

   • "The club will let in new members starting next month."
   • "She was let in on the secret about the surprise party."

Different Meanings:

1. Allow to Enter:

   • "Let in" can refer to physically allowing someone to enter a space (e.g., a house, a building).

2. Allow Participation:

   • It can also mean allowing someone to participate in an activity or to share information (e.g., being included in a conversation).

Word Variants:

• Let (verb): To allow or permit.
• In (preposition): Inside or within a space.

Synonyms:

• Allow
• Admit
• Grant access
• Welcome

Related Phrasal Verbs:

• Let out: To allow someone or something to exit a place.
• Let down: To disappoint someone by not meeting their expectations.

Idioms:

• "Let someone in on something": To share a secret or important information with someone.
  • Example: "I’ll let you in on the details of the project later."

Summary:

"Let in" is a useful phrasal verb that means to allow entry or participation. You can use it in various contexts, whether you're talking about opening a door for someone or including someone in a group or activity.

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Verb

1. allow to enter; grant entry to
   • We cannot admit non-members into our club building
   • This pipe admits air
2. allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of
   • admit someone to the profession
   • She was admitted to the New Jersey Bar

Synonyms

• admit
• allow in
• intromit
• include