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Meanings of Lest
Conjunction
To prevent something bad from happening; in case something happens.
So that something does not happen; to avoid a problem.
Explanation of the word: Lest
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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Translations for the word: Lest
hindi
नहीं (Nahin)
nahi
बचाने के लिए (Bachane ke liye)
bachane ke liye
नहीं (Nahin)
nahi
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Lest
The word 'lest' means to prevent something from happening or to avoid a situation.
You pronounce 'lest' like 'lest' (rhymes with 'best').
The word 'lest' comes from Old English and has been used for many centuries.
The word 'lest' in Kannada is 'ಅದರಲ್ಲ' (Adaralla).