Let out
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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To reveal a secret
Example sentence
He let out the ending of the movie before we'd even watched it.
Real video usage
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: let out + secret/information (noun)
let out a secret
let out the ending
let the cat out of the bag
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
She let the news out before the official announcement. ✅ (Correct)
She let out the news before the official announcement. ✅ (Correct)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To release someone or something (from a place)
Example sentence
School lets out at three o'clock.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: let out + person/animal (noun)
let the dog out
let the students out
let out a prisoner
school lets out
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
She let the dog out into the yard. ✅ (Correct)
She let out the dog into the yard. ✅ (Correct)