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let alone vs let

let vs let alone

let alone is not a noun while let is a noun.

let alone and let both are verbs.

let alone is an adverb but let is not an adverb.

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

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