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What Does Lest Mean?

Conjunction

  • To prevent something bad from happening; in case something happens.
  • So that something does not happen; to avoid a problem.

Lest — Full Explanation

Lest means to make sure something doesn't happen. Like if you say, 'I will wear my raincoat lest I get wet,' it means you wear the raincoat so you don't get wet.

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Lest Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
नहीं (Nahin)

nahi

बचाने के लिए (Bachane ke liye)

bachane ke liye

नहीं (Nahin)

nahi

Frequently Asked Questions About Lest

What does 'lest' mean?
The word 'lest' means to prevent something from happening or to avoid a situation.
How do you pronounce 'lest'?
You pronounce 'lest' like 'lest' (rhymes with 'best').
What is the origin of the word 'lest'?
The word 'lest' comes from Old English and has been used for many centuries.
What is the meaning of 'lest' in Kannada?
The word 'lest' in Kannada is 'ಅದರಲ್ಲ' (Adaralla).