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let vs let alone

let alone vs let

let is a noun but let alone is not a noun.

let and let alone both are verbs.

let is not an adverb while let alone is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
let Yes No Yes No
let alone No No Yes Yes
As verbs, let alone is a hypernym of let; that is, let alone is a word with a broader meaning than let:
  • let: leave unchanged
  • let alone: leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking
Other hypernyms of let include leave, leave alone, leave behind.
let (noun) let alone (noun)
a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
let (verb) let alone (verb)
leave unchanged leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking
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
let (adverb) let alone (adverb)
much less
Difference between let and let alone

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