The difference between Leave alone and Let alone

When used as verbs, leave alone means to stop bothering (a person), whereas let alone means to leave alone, let be.


Let alone is also conjunction with the meaning: much less.

check bellow for the other definitions of Leave alone and Let alone

  1. Leave alone as a verb (transitive):

    To stop bothering (a person).

    Examples:

    "I wish he'd leave me alone."

    "We left her alone until she calmed down."

  2. Leave alone as a verb (transitive):

    To desist or refrain from involvement with.

    Examples:

    "It's safest to leave dangerous chemicals alone."

  1. Let alone as a verb (transitive):

    To leave alone, let be; to stop bothering.

    Examples:

    "I wish he would let me alone so I could get some sleep."

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