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The correct spelling is lest.
How to pronounce lest
/lɛst/
conjunctionIPA: /lɛst/
Say it like: Les-t
The correct spelling is lest. For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case. For example: "He won’t go outside, lest he be eaten by those ravenous eagles."
Usage Examples
“He won’t go outside, lest he be eaten by those ravenous eagles.”
“I am afraid lest I revealed too much.”
Definition
conjunction
- 1.For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.
- 2.(after certain expressions denoting fear or apprehension) that (without the negative particle; introduces the reason for an emotion.)
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