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Much less; to say nothing of; used after one negative clause to introduce another, usually broader and more important clause, whose negation is implied by the negation of the first. However either of these instances mentioned can be applied with the use of let alone.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Examples
- He couldn't boil water, let alone prepare a dinner for eight.
Meaning relationships
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Not to mention, as well as; used after one item, to introduce a further item which is entailed by the first.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, rare
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To leave alone, let be; to stop bothering.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Examples
- I wish he would let me alone so I could get some sleep.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: leave alone
Antonyms: none provided
To rely on (a person) to do something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: colloquial, dated, transitive
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much less
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- she can't boil potatoes, let alone cook a meal
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: not to mention
Antonyms: none provided
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