Cool MateGrant vs You just let him come
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Grant
FormalTop 2,000 (common)B2verb
You just let him come
Top 2,000 (common)
Most formal: Grant
| Grant | You just let him come | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ɡrɑːnt/","/ɡrɑːnts/","/ˈɡrɑːntɪd/","/ˈɡrɑːntɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɡrænt/","/ɡrænts/","/ˈɡræntɪd/","/ˈɡræntɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //lɛt//🇺🇸 //lɛt// |
| Meaning | To give something, especially officially. | You allowed him to come. |
| Example | The teacher decided to grant the students extra time for their assignment. | You just let him come to the party last night. |
| Register | Formal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | expressly, specifically, automatically, agree to, decide to, refuse to, expressly, specifically, automatically, agree to, decide to, refuse to | let someone go, let someone know, let things happen, let it be, let someone down |
| Antonyms | revoke, withhold | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'granted' which is the past tense., Using 'grant' without an object., Mixing up 'grant' with 'gift', thinking they are interchangeable. | 'Let' is often confused with 'allow' or 'make'., Incorrect verb forms after 'let', such as 'letting him to come'. |
| Usage notes | Typically used in formal contexts such as legal or educational settings. Avoid in casual conversations. | Use 'let' to indicate giving permission. It's less formal than 'allow'. Avoid in highly formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Grant vs You just let him come
What's the difference between Grant and You just let him come?
Grant: To give something, especially officially. You just let him come: You allowed him to come.
Which is more formal: Grant and You just let him come?
Grant is the most formal of these.
Can you show an example of each?
Grant: The teacher decided to grant the students extra time for their assignment. You just let him come: You just let him come to the party last night.
Can I use Grant and You just let him come interchangeably?
Not always. Grant and You just let him come are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.