Definitions

unless

[uhn-les, uhn-] / ʌnˈlɛs, ən- /

CONJUNCTION

except that

Synonyms

WEAK

but except except for excepting that if not lest saving without

CONJUNCTION

upon any less condition than

Synonyms

WEAK

except nisi saving

Example Sentences

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You might lose the stream of payments unless you are willing to refinance that customer at a lower rate when rates fall.

From The Wall Street Journal

He added: "People in the Borders are fairly reserved and they don't show their excitement, unless its rugby."

From BBC

Many states are threatening to impose restrictions on data centers unless they build their own power sources.

From The Wall Street Journal

It seemed Leah was correct; the spirit would not answer unless Lizzie repented.

From Literature

“Unless it is put down soon it will do great evil.”

From Literature