let vs let in

let is a noun but let in is not a noun.

let and let in both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
let	Yes	No	Yes	No
let in	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, let in is a hyponym of let; that is, let in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than let:

let: consent to, give permission; permit
let in: allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of

Other hyponyms of let include abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stand, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate, furlough, give, allow, permit, tolerate, authorise, authorize, clear, pass, admit, include, favor, favour, privilege, decriminalise, decriminalize, legalise, legalize, legitimate, legitimatise, legitimatize, legitimise, legitimize, trust, admit, allow in, intromit.

let (noun)	let in (noun)
a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again

let (verb)	let in (verb)
leave unchanged	allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of
cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition	allow to enter; grant entry to
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 let and let in

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