letting
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈlɛtɪŋ/
KK: /ˈlɛtɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of allowing someone to use or rent something, such as property or equipment, usually in exchange for payment.
Example
The letting of the apartment was finalized last week.
Conversation
Have you heard about the new letting agency in town?
Yeah, I think they have some great options for rentals.
I might check them out since I'm looking for a new place.
Good idea! They could help you find the perfect letting.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
leasing
rental
contract
Antonyms
purchase
sale
ownership
verb
Definition
To allow someone to do something or to allow something to happen.
Example
I am letting my friend borrow my book for the weekend.
Tense Forms
Past: let
Past Participle: let
Conversation
Are you letting your brother borrow your bike again?
Yeah, I trust him to take care of it this time.
That's nice of you! I wouldn't mind letting a friend borrow mine if I had one.
Root Explanation
Letting → It is formed from "let" (from Old English *lætan*, meaning to allow or permit) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "letting" refers to the action of allowing or permitting something to happen.
Memory Tip
Think of 'allowing' something to happen — 'let' means to permit, and '-ing' shows it's an action. This helps you remember that 'letting' is the act of allowing.
Visually Confused Words
wetting
setting
retting
netting
ketting
getting
betting
slotting