Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
let-alone
phrase
/ˈlɛt əˈloʊn/
Definition
A phrase used to emphasize that something is even less likely than a previously mentioned fact or situation.
Examples
- He can’t run a mile, let alone a marathon.
- She can barely cook for herself, let alone prepare a feast for a party.
- I barely had time to read a book, let alone write one.
Meaning
Used to indicate that the second item is even less feasible or applicable than the first.
Synonyms
- much less
- not to mention
- let alone that
