Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

let me see

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.44 in modern English

Syllables: let me see
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Used as a filled pause to indicating thinking or pondering, not inviting hearer to participate.

phrase

Used when pondering the results of an action one is doing, or to politely ask for permission to do something

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Used to indicate incredulity; wait a minute; hold on

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

Example Sentences

"Now, let me see. When did you want the appointment?"
"Let me see. What should I make for dinner tonight?"
"Let me see if I can find that book for you."
"Let me see if this microphone works."
"Let me see if I understood you correctly."
"Let me see if I have this straight."

Synonyms

let's see

Questions

What does let me see mean?: Used as a filled pause to indicating thinking or pondering, not inviting hearer to participate.

How to pronounce let me see

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