I let even

USAGE SUMMARY

'I let even' is not correct and usable in written English.
It does not make sense in a sentence. You may have meant to say 'I even let' or 'I let it even'. Example sentence: Even though I feared the outcome, I even let him borrow my car.

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

1 human-written examples

But that made me realise how easy it would be, if I let even one of those old people into my life.' She tried Narcotics Anonymous but it wasn't for her.

The Guardian

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

58 human-written examples

In an author-publisher relationship of nearly thirty years, this is the first opportunity I have had to get some words in edgewise, and I don't want to let even one of them get away.

The New Yorker

I don't want to let even an ounce of doubt come out of my mouth.

Vice

Why would I let anyone, even a High Priest such as yourself, tamper with the gods' design for my boy's body?

The New York Times

I have even let go of a large part of the anxiety that was almost chronic for years and have recently started exercising again.

Science Magazine

She is appalled that I let Singer provide even minor physical assistance at the dinner.

The New York Times - Magazine

"When I was younger, a couple of years ago, I let it fly even more," Burnitz said as he gazed out onto batting practice.

The New York Times - Sports

The impasse was this: if I let myself speculate even tentatively about that something, if I acknowledged the possibility of a nonhuman agent or agents, some mysterious Other, intervening in my life, could I still call myself an atheist?

The Guardian - Books

How dare I let my fear even for a moment make me think twice, when these people live with this fear everyday?

Huffington Post

Do you think if I let you degrade me even more then eventually you might just be able to love me a little bit?

The Guardian - Books

Sometimes, for instance, I have an idea that is still not quite clear, so I let the thing develop even when I'm watching, say, Joel McCrea in an old Western.

The New Yorker

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When intending to express that you permitted something to an unexpected degree, use "I even let" followed by the action you permitted. This reordering improves grammatical correctness and clarity.

Common error

Avoid placing "even" directly after "let" as it creates an unnatural and grammatically incorrect phrase. Instead, ensure "even" precedes "let" when modifying the act of permitting: "I even let" is preferred.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I let even" is grammatically flawed. When corrected to "I even let", it functions as a verb phrase indicating permission or allowance, often with an element of surprise or unexpected leniency. Ludwig AI indicates that the original phrasing is not correct.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

30%

Science

25%

Wiki

15%

Less common in

Formal & Business

10%

Encyclopedias

10%

Social Media

10%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "I let even" is considered grammatically incorrect in standard English. As Ludwig AI points out, it's not a usable phrase. The corrected and more acceptable form is "I even let", which indicates the act of granting permission, often implying a surprising or unexpected allowance. While example sentences exist, their limited number suggests infrequent use. To avoid confusion, prioritize using the grammatically correct alternative and remember that when you intend to express that you permitted something, the correct sentence structure is: "I even let".

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I even let

Reorders the words for better grammatical flow and common usage.

I even permitted

Substitutes "let" with the more formal "permitted" to emphasize allowance.

I allowed even

Replaces "let" with "allowed" to express permission or acceptance.

I let it even

Inserts "it" to clarify what was allowed, improving the sentence structure.

I even went so far as to let

Adds emphasis to the extent of permission or allowance.

I even gave permission to let

Emphasizes the active granting of permission.

I decided to even let

Highlights the decision-making process behind granting permission.

I went as far as to let even

Similar to 'I even went so far as to let', but rephrased to provide another option.

I had to let even

Indicates a sense of obligation or necessity in granting permission.

I was compelled to let even

Suggests a stronger sense of obligation or external pressure to grant permission.

FAQs

What is the correct way to phrase "I let even"?

The more grammatically sound phrasing is "I even let", which correctly places "even" to modify the act of letting.

What does "I let even" imply when rephrased correctly?

Rephrasing to "I even let" suggests that you permitted something surprising or beyond what might typically be expected.

Are there alternatives to saying "I even let"?

Yes, depending on the context, you could say "I even permitted", "I allowed even" (though this can be awkward), or "I went so far as to let".

Is "I let even" considered grammatically correct in English?

No, "I let even" is not considered grammatically correct. The standard word order is "I even let" or an alternative phrasing that avoids placing "even" directly after "let".