leave vs let
Definitions
noun
- the act of departing politely
- the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty
- permission to do something
verb
- transmit (knowledge or skills)
- produce as a result or residue
- go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness
- act or be so as to become in a specified state
- leave behind unintentionally
Examples
He asked me bluntly, ‘Why would you want to leave private life and take on such a difficult, dangerous and probably thankless job?’
Alaric got a bit annoyed at how long we took to leave becuase of the guinea pigs - I didn't know weather to be sympathetic or laugh when he got narky about it :/
It also has superb golf courses, so if you're a bit of a golf widow, leave him to tussle in the bunker while you slink off to the spa - it's connected to the hotel by a subterranean tunnel.
Definitions
verb
- consent to, give permission
- grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
- leave unchanged
- cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
- make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
noun
- a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
Examples
You think Spielberg would only have a rattletrap third-rate spaceship like the Millennium Falcon to ensure his survival?
In 1984, he started Oh Boy as an outlet for his songwriting.
A heart will not be hurt for pursuing a dream, when you truly want something, all the universe conspires to help you complete the.
