letup

1 of 2

noun

let·​up ˈlet-ˌəp How to pronounce letup (audio)
Synonyms of letupnext
: a lessening of effort, activity, or intensity

let up

2 of 2

verb

let up; letting up; lets up

intransitive verb

1
a
: to diminish or slow down : slacken
b
: cease, stop
2
: to become less severe
—used with on

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Examples of letup in a Sentence

Noun the downpour continued for hours without letup Verb the rain let up just as we reached the house the windmill slowed down as the wind let up
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There is no letup in the decline of liquor sales in this country. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025 There was no letup in the effort with a huge lead, either. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
But the backlash didn’t let up. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 18 June 2026 The pressure for clean ROI will not let up. — Aswin Saravanan, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for letup

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1836, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of letup was in 1787

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“Letup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/letup. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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letup

1 of 2 noun
let·​up ˈlet-ˌəp How to pronounce letup (audio)
: a lessening of effort or force

let up

2 of 2 verb
1
: to slow down : slacken
2
: to come to a stop : cease
the rain let up
3
: to ease off : be less severe
—used with on
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