Let's ...
Let's ... means “Let's + verb: suggesting doing something together”. Let's (= let us) + base verb suggests an activity that includes the speaker: Let's go to the park. Formation: Let's + V (= let us)
Let's + verb: suggesting doing something together
A1Formation
Let's + V (= let us)
Explanation
Let's (= let us) + base verb suggests an activity that includes the speaker: Let's go to the park. Let's have lunch together. It is an invitation to 'we', not an order. Negative: Let's not talk about it.
Examples
Note
Friendly replies: Yes, let's! / Good idea! Compare: the imperative (Open the door) tells the listener; Let's includes both of you.
FAQ
Let's ... — what does it mean and how is it used?
Let's + verb: suggesting doing something together. Let's (= let us) + base verb suggests an activity that includes the speaker: Let's go to the park. Let's have lunch together. It is an invitation to 'we', not an order. Negative: Let's not talk about it.
Let's ... — how do you form it?
Let's + V (= let us)
Let's ... — any usage notes?
Friendly replies: Yes, let's! / Good idea! Compare: the imperative (Open the door) tells the listener; Let's includes both of you.