let alone
The phrase “let alone” has 3 syllables: let a-lone
It's pronounced as /lɛt əˈloʊn/
What is synonym and antonym for let alone?
In the thesaurus, “let alone” has 4 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for let alone along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for let alone
- much less
- never mind
- not to mention
- still less
Meanings of let alone
- verb
- To leave alone, let be; to stop bothering.
- conjunction
- (negative polarity item) Much less; to say nothing of; used after one negative clause to introduce another, usually broader and more important clause, whose negation is implied by the negation of the first. However either of these instances mentioned can be applied with the use of let alone.
- (positive polarity item) not to mention, as well as; used after one item, to introduce a further item which is entailed by the first.
Example Sentences
- He can’t boil an egg, let alone cook a full meal.
- She struggles to walk a mile, let alone run a marathon.
- I can’t afford a new phone, let alone a car.
- He doesn’t know how to swim, let alone dive into the deep end.
- They couldn’t fix the window, let alone the roof.
On this page you'll find 4 synonyms or another words to let alone, such as: much less, never mind, not to mention, still less.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.