unless

🇬🇧 UK/.ʌn'les/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kTOEFLB1

Definitions

conj.

Except on the condition that; if not.

除非;如果不

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
unnot, reversal
+
lessother
=unless

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Unless you study hard, you won't pass the exam.

  • 2.

    The plan will proceed unless there are serious objections.

  • 3.

    Unless otherwise stated, the meeting starts at 9 AM.

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