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Meaning of the word unless in English

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unless

US /ənˈles/

UK /ənˈles/

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Conjunction

except when (used to introduce a case in which a statement is not true or valid)

Example:

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You won't pass the exam unless you study harder.

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I won't go out unless it stops raining.

Synonym:

except if if not save that

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