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permit vs let in

let in vs permit

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

permit and let in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
permit Yes No Yes No
let in No No Yes No
As verbs, let in is a hyponym of permit; that is, let in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than permit:
  • permit: 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
permit (noun) let in (noun)
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
a legal document giving official permission to do something
permit (verb) let in (verb)
consent to, give permission; permit allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting allow to enter; grant entry to
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Difference between permit and let in

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