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Definition of let me

let me

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• interjection

1

Used as a polite conversational opener to introduce a statement, offer assistance, or request a moment to think before speaking.

Example

"Let me see if we have that book in stock for you."

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• verb

1

To allow or permit the speaker to perform a specified action (used in the imperative followed by a bare infinitive).

Example

"Please let me carry those heavy grocery bags up the stairs for you."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In rapid informal speech and casual writing, 'let me' is frequently contracted to 'lemme' when followed by a bare infinitive verb.

• Nearby Words

lest
let
let go
let me
let-out
letaba
letdown

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Let me. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/let-me
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