let's

alternative let us · alternative pronunciation spelling le'ss

1. Used to form the cohortative of verbs, equivalent of the first-person plural imperative in some other languages.

   I say let’s dance.

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   Let’s eat lunch sometime, shall we?

   Let's buy a bottle of champagne if Mom comes, we’ll wait and see.

   Let's go for a walk, shall we? -Sure, let’s.

   Let’s get coffee!

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2. Used to form the hortative of verbs, equivalent of the second-person plural imperative in some other languages, chiefly instructional

   Hey guys, let’s check to make sure that we proofread.

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   Let’s make sure we don’t forget proper punctuation, let's not let those mistakes happen again.

   Y’all, let’s stop talking please, y’all are driving me up the wall!