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Meaning of the word "let up" in English

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let up

US /lɛt ʌp/

UK /let ʌp/

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Phrasal Verb

to become less intense, stop, or improve

Example:

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The rain finally let up after an hour.

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She won't let up until she gets what she wants.

Synonym:

abate subside ease off die down slack off

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Related Word:

let let in let on let's let in on let down let off