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- LEST Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of LEST is for fear that —often used after an expression denoting fear or apprehension How to use lest in a sentence
- LEST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
LEST definition: 1 in order to prevent any possibility that something will happen: 2 in order to prevent any… Learn more
- How to Use Lest Correctly - GRAMMARIST
The conjunction lest means (1) for fear that, or (2) in order to avoid It is followed by something the speaker thinks should be avoided For example, we might write, “We’re going to proofread this twice lest we make errors that hurt our credibility ”
- LEST Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
Lest definition: for fear that; so that (one) should not (used negatively to introduce a clause expressive of an action or occurrence requiring caution) See examples of LEST used in a sentence
- lest conjunction - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and . . .
Definition of lest conjunction in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
- lest - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case He won't go outside, lest he be eaten by those ravenous eagles I brought my notes lest faulty memory lead me astray And then Robert Loo came out swiftly with the half-filled jar lest more be said
- LEST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
If you do something lest something unpleasant should happen, you do it to try to prevent the unpleasant thing from happening [ formal ] I was afraid to open the door lest he should follow me
- Word: Lest - Meaning, Usage, Idioms Fun Facts
Meaning: To prevent something from happening; for fear that something might happen Synonyms: In case, for fear that, so that not Antonyms: In order to, so that For fear lest: Used to express concern about something that might happen Example: "She kept the door locked for fear lest someone might break in "
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