Difference between Let and Allow
The main difference is that allow is often used in the passive, but let is not used in the passive. Allow is also slightly more formal than let.
Form (allow in passive)
Subject + to be + allowed (past participle)
Take note
While you're here, here's another useful tip. In the active voice, allow takes the infinitive + to, but let does not.
• They let him leave early to go to the doctor.
• She let her brother borrow the car.
• They allowed him to leave early to go to the doctor.
• She allowed her brother to borrow the car.
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The main difference is that allow is often used in the passive, but let is not used in the passive. Allow is also slightly more formal than let.
Form (allow in passive)
Subject + to be + allowed (past participle)
Take note
While you're here, here's another useful tip. In the active voice, allow takes the infinitive + to, but let does not.
• They let him leave early to go to the doctor.
• She let her brother borrow the car.
• They allowed him to leave early to go to the doctor.
• She allowed her brother to borrow the car.
Check you've understood
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Vocabulary
strain
slight variation of an original virus caused by mutation
precursor
event or situation which existed before something and led to the development or existence of that thing
red flag
symbol of danger and that some action needs to be taken
hypothesis
idea which is suggested as a possible explanation of a particular situation but which has not yet been proved to be correct
central nervous system
the body's main system of nerve control consisting of the brain and spinal cord
seizure
sudden, violent attack of an illness, especially one affecting the heart or brain
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strain
slight variation of an original virus caused by mutation
precursor
event or situation which existed before something and led to the development or existence of that thing
red flag
symbol of danger and that some action needs to be taken
hypothesis
idea which is suggested as a possible explanation of a particular situation but which has not yet been proved to be correct
central nervous system
the body's main system of nerve control consisting of the brain and spinal cord
seizure
sudden, violent attack of an illness, especially one affecting the heart or brain
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Vocabulary
be taken seriously
be treated as being deserving of attention or respect
get a label
be thought of as having a particular character or nature, often unfairly
final straw
further problem or difficulty, usually minor in itself, which comes after a series of other problems and makes you want to give up
resentments
feelings of anger because you think you have been treated unfairly or because you have been forced to accept something that you don't like
weeping
crying tears
backlog
accumulation of uncompleted matters that you should have dealt with before and must now do
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be taken seriously
be treated as being deserving of attention or respect
get a label
be thought of as having a particular character or nature, often unfairly
final straw
further problem or difficulty, usually minor in itself, which comes after a series of other problems and makes you want to give up
resentments
feelings of anger because you think you have been treated unfairly or because you have been forced to accept something that you don't like
weeping
crying tears
backlog
accumulation of uncompleted matters that you should have dealt with before and must now do
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Key words and phrases
eclipses
makes something seem less important
• Coronavirus eclipsed Brexit in the UK's media.
• When she scored her 100th goal, she eclipsed all other players' achievements for the club.
(something/someone's) moment
an opportunity to achieve something significant
• This seems like climate protestors' moment. Most people now accept something needs to be done.
• It's Jones's moment. If he doesn't take it now, he may never become champion.
embattled
experiencing a lot of difficulties
• The embattled prime minister was finally forced to resign after yet another scandal.
• The embattled department store eventually had to shut down after years of low profits.
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eclipses
makes something seem less important
• Coronavirus eclipsed Brexit in the UK's media.
• When she scored her 100th goal, she eclipsed all other players' achievements for the club.
(something/someone's) moment
an opportunity to achieve something significant
• This seems like climate protestors' moment. Most people now accept something needs to be done.
• It's Jones's moment. If he doesn't take it now, he may never become champion.
embattled
experiencing a lot of difficulties
• The embattled prime minister was finally forced to resign after yet another scandal.
• The embattled department store eventually had to shut down after years of low profits.
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Представляем отличный способ повторить лексику по теме «Еда» и поиграть в sorting game, покормив монстриков с именами Bitter, Salty, Sweet and Sour любимой едой!
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