Unless Definition

ŭn-lĕs
conjuntion
In any case other than that; except that; except if.
Unless it rains, the game will be played.
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preposition
Except; save.
Nothing can help him, unless a miracle.
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Origin of Unless

  • Middle English unlesse alteration (influenced by un- not) of onlesse on on on lesse less less

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • onlesse, from on lesse, from "on a less condition" ("on" became un-)

    From Wiktionary

Unless Sentence Examples

  • I don't want you to give that number to anyone unless it's an emergency, you understand?

  • They wouldn't all be there unless something terrible had happened.

  • Unless we know where to look, we won't find where his base is.

  • Not unless he's willing to make a deal with me.

  • Unless, of course, you don't trust her.

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Words Starting With

UUNUNL

Words Ending With

SSSESS

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With U6 Letter Words Ending With S