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• let's
  let's

  contraction of let us.
• LETS
  LETS

  acronym

  Local Exchange and Trading System: an economic system in which members of a community exchange goods and services using a cashless local currency

let's

American  

[lets] / lɛts /

1. contraction of let us.

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LETS ¹ British  

/ lɛts /

acronym

1. Local Exchange and Trading System: an economic system in which members of a community exchange goods and services using a cashless local currency

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let's ² British  

/ lɛts /

contraction

1. let us: used to express a suggestion, command, etc, by the speaker to himself and his hearers

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Usage

See contraction, let ¹.

Example Sentences

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let's

So let’s say your pre-retirement salary was $100,000 and you’re planning to spend $80,000 a year in retirement, including both essential and discretionary expenses.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

First, let’s be clear about the relationship of “The Odyssey” to both modern Greek identity and global culture.

From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026

"And I said, well, it's supposed to be fun. But it wasn't really very fun at the time. He goes, well, let's just go out this week and try to have some fun."

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Because every goal is precious, and let’s be real, you never know when another will come.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

“And yes, I have our gas masks. Now, Marion, let’s review the plan,” I say.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin