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LET UP

\lˈɛt ˈʌp], \lˈɛt ˈʌp], \l_ˈɛ_t ˈʌ_p]\

Definitions of LET UP

2011 - English Dictionary Database
2006 - WordNet 3.0
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

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make less strong or severe; "he eased off the gas pedal and the car slowed down"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

become less in amount or intensity; "The storm abated"; "The rain let up after a few hours"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

Abatement; also, cessation; as, it blew a gale for three days without any let-up.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Abatement; also, cessation; as, it blew a gale for three days without any let-up.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

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