lest (Meaning)
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lest (v. i.)
To listen.
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lest (n.)
Lust; desire; pleasure.
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lest (a.)
Last; least.
For fear that; that . . . not; in order that . . . not.
That (without the negative particle); -- after certain expressions denoting fear or apprehension.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lest
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lest Sentence Examples
- He locked the door lest his dog escape and cause mischief.
- The doctor prescribed daily exercise lest her patient become sedentary.
- We must act quickly lest we lose the opportunity entirely.
- The hiker checked his map carefully lest he become lost in the wilderness.
- The accountant double-checked his figures lest he make a costly error.
- The students studied diligently lest they fail their upcoming exam.
- The driver peered into his side mirror lest he miss a distracted pedestrian.
- The scientist wore protective gear lest he expose himself to hazardous chemicals.
- The landlord inspected the property regularly lest it fall into disrepair.
- The mother tucked her child in bed securely lest she awake cold and frightened.
FAQs About the word lest
To listen., Lust; desire; pleasure., Last; least., For fear that; that . . . not; in order that . . . not., That (without the negative particle); -- after certa
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He locked the door lest his dog escape and cause mischief.
The doctor prescribed daily exercise lest her patient become sedentary.
We must act quickly lest we lose the opportunity entirely.
The hiker checked his map carefully lest he become lost in the wilderness.
