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LET ALONE

(adverb, verb)
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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Let Alone.

Let Alone - as an adverb

Much less

Example: "She can't boil potatoes, let alone cook a meal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
not to mention

Let Alone - as a verb

Leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking

Example: "Leave it as is"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leaveleave aloneleave behind
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbearrefrain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I can't even afford to buy groceries, let alone go on vacation."
"She can't play the violin, let alone the piano."
"I don't have time to read a book, let alone write one."
"He can't ride a bicycle, let alone drive a car."
"I can't swim, let alone scuba dive."
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