The verb to let · Conjugation
Past Simple of let
The answer: let
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to let is let.
Example: She let me borrow her book.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | let |
| You | let |
| He / She / It | let |
| We | let |
| You (pl.) | let |
| They | let |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Letted ❌
Let keeps the same form in the past: let → let → let, never letted. A few other verbs work the same way: put → put → put, cut → cut → cut, hit → hit → hit.
2. Let me to go ❌
After let, use the base form of the verb without to: Let me go ✓ / Let me to go ✗.
3. Leave me go ❌
Let means to allow. Leave means to go away, or to put something somewhere. So say Let me go (allow me to go), but Leave me alone (go away).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of let?+
The Past Simple of let is let, the same as the base form. The past participle is also let. Let → let → let: all three forms are the same.
How do I know if let is present or past?+
Look at the context. With a past time word, it is the Past Simple: She let me go yesterday. Without one, My parents let me go can be present or past. In the present, he, she and it take lets, so She let me go is always past.
What is the difference between let and leave?+
Let means to allow: Let me go to the party. Leave means to go away, or to put something somewhere: Leave me alone! Don't leave your coat on the floor. They are two different verbs.
How do you use let in a sentence?+
Use let + person + base form, with no to: Let me go, not Let me to go. Two common phrases: Let me know when you arrive. Let it be.
What does let's mean?+
Let's is the short form of let us. Use it to make a suggestion: Let's go home now. Let's eat in the garden. It is very common.
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