Phrase guide

let up

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To cease or stop.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • The rain shows no sign of letting up.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: leave off, let off

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

reduce pressure or intensity

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he eased off the gas pedal and the car slowed down

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ease up, ease off

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: change, alter, modify

3

verb

Meaning 3

become less in amount or intensity

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The storm abated
  • The rain let up after a few hours

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: abate, slack off, slack, die away

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: decrease, diminish, lessen, fall

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.

Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: ĉesi — to desist
  • German: aufhören — to desist
  • Māori: kātirawhe — to desist
  • Māori: waiho atu — to desist
  • Old English: āteorian — to desist
  • Polish: przestawać — to desist
  • Polish: przestać — to desist
  • Polish: cichnąć — to desist
  • Polish: ucichnąć — to desist
  • Polish: słabnąć — to desist
  • Polish: osłabnąć — to desist
  • Polish: ustępować — to desist
  • Polish: ustąpić — to desist