English

let go

Meaning: to release from one's grasp
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base let go
3rd person singular present lets go
Present participle letting go
Past let go
Will future will let go
Going-to future going to let go
Imperative negative don't let go / do not let go

Example

He refused to let go of the rope.
He refused to let go of the rope.

Usage Notes

Means to stop holding something. Can also be used figuratively to mean letting go of emotions or the past.

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