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put up vs let

let vs put up

put up is not a noun while let is a noun.

put up and let both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
put up No No Yes No
let Yes No Yes No
As verbs, let is a hypernym of put up; that is, let is a word with a broader meaning than put up:
  • put up: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  • let: consent to, give permission; permit
Other hypernyms of put up include allow, countenance, permit.
put up (noun) let (noun)
a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
put up (verb) let (verb)
preserve in a can or tin leave unchanged
put up with something or somebody unpleasant cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
propose as a candidate for some honor actively cause something to happen
place so as to be noticed consent to, give permission; permit
construct, build, or erect grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
make available for sale at an auction make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
provide
provide someone with accomodation
mount or put up
Difference between put up and let

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