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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
Get a quick, free translation! 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 - definition of lest by The Free Dictionary
1 For fear that: tiptoed lest the guard should hear her; anxious lest he become ill 2 So that someone or something not; in case someone or something might: "Lest anyone forget, adolescence is purgatory" (Jon Pareles)
- lest conjunction - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . .
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
lest m (definite singular lesten, indefinite plural lestar, definite plural lestane) a last (a tool in the shape of a human foot, for shaping or preserving the shape of shoes)
- 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
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