Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

let on

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.58 in modern English

Syllables
let on
IPA
5
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see let, on.

verb

to reveal or indicate, especially unintentionally or against one's wishes

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

lets on (present, singular) letting on (participle, present)

Synonyms

disclose divulge give away unwrap bring out reveal discover expose break let out uncover

Questions

What does let on mean?
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see let, on.

How to pronounce let on

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