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brook vs let

let vs brook

brook and let both are nouns.

brook and let both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
brook Yes No Yes No
let Yes No Yes No
As verbs, let is a hypernym of brook; that is, let is a word with a broader meaning than brook:
  • brook: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  • let: consent to, give permission; permit
Other hypernyms of brook include allow, countenance, permit.
brook (noun) let (noun)
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river) a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
brook (verb) let (verb)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant leave unchanged
cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
actively cause something to happen
consent to, give permission; permit
grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Difference between brook and let

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