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lest Definition and Meaning in English (lest definition)

conjunction
Synonyms:for fear thatin case
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Lest definition: Used to introduce a clause indicating a reason for fear or caution, meaning 'for fear that' or 'in order to prevent something from happening'.

Definitions of Lest

  1. 1conjunction(formal)

    Used to introduce a clause indicating a reason for fear or caution, meaning 'for fear that' or 'in order to prevent something from happening'.

Example Sentences

casual

“He ran fast lest he miss the train.”

casual

“They kept quiet lest they disturb the baby.”

casual

“Study hard lest you fail the exam.”

Synonyms

for fear thatin case

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Lest definition: Used to introduce a clause indicating a reason for fear or caution, meaning 'for fear that' or 'in order to prevent something from happening'.
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'Lest' translates to 'lest' in English. Lest definition: Used to introduce a clause indicating a reason for fear or caution, meaning 'for fear that' or 'in order to prevent something from happening'.
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