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lest

/lɛst/

Meanings
conjunction
For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.

Examples :

"He won’t go outside, lest he be eaten by those ravenous eagles."
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Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration happening

happening verb

/ˈhæpnɪŋ/

To occur or take place.

"Let me tell you how it happened."

Illustration outside

outside noun

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

"The outside of the school building was painted a bright yellow. "

Illustration expressions

expressions noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ənz/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"Her expressions of gratitude after receiving the gift made everyone feel happy. "

Illustration introduces

introduces verb

/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːsɪz/ /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

Illustration particle

particle noun

/ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"The scientist studied the tiny particle of dust. "

Illustration negative

negative noun

/ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ /-ɾɪv/

Refusal or withholding of assents; prohibition, veto

"The teacher's negative on the project proposal meant we had to revise it completely. "

Illustration denoting

denoting verb

/dɪˈnoʊtɪŋ/ /diˈnoʊtɪŋ/

To indicate; to mark.

"The yellow blazes denote the trail."

Illustration prevent

prevent verb

/pɹəˈvɛnt/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

Illustration revealed

revealed verb

/ɹəˈviːld/

To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.

"The magician revealed the rabbit from under his hat, surprising the audience. "

Illustration apprehension

apprehension noun

/æp.ɹɪˈhɛn.ʃən/ /æp.ɹiˈhɛn.ʃən/

The physical act of seizing or taking hold of (something); seizing.

"The security guard's apprehension of the suspicious package prevented a potential disaster. "

Illustration ravenous

ravenous adjective

/ˈɹævənəs/

Very hungry.

"After running the marathon, I was ravenous and ate three sandwiches. "