Meaning is Loading.....
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Gmail Share More

Show English Meaning
(↑)

Adverb(1) for fear that(2) that (after verbs explicitly expressing fear etc.)
Conjunction(1) for fear that

Show Examples
(↑)

(1) They are sent to sleep on the streets at night, lest they disturb the mother's business.(2) he spent whole days in his room, wearing headphones lest he disturb anyone(3) The economy suffers, as my sisters and brothers fear going to work lest they find a bullet in their mailbox.(4) As to this it is necessary to avoid misapprehension lest the protection be too limited.(5) I'm a bit worried about posting this, lest it is not taken as it is meant.(6) When she was a couple of feet still from the bed she stopped, afraid to go on lest her fears came true.(7) Portia immediately fell in love with him and feared lest he should choose the wrong box.(8) she sat up late worrying lest he be murdered on the way home(9) They usually prefer to keep their goals as vague as possible lest it count against them at the next election.(10) If I had been less cautious I might have been more wise, but I was half crazy with fear lest you should learn the truth.(11) Those in attendance are asked not to look directly at the panelists, lest you disturb the mood.(12) she sat up late worrying lest he be held up on the way home(13) he spent whole days in his room, headphones on lest he disturb anyone
Synonyms
M
1. lest
2. in case


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

Lest they forget.

LEST they forget.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 3


Learn Prepositions by Photos
Commonly confused words
form of verbs
Learn 300+ TOEFL words
Fill in the blanks
Topic Wise Words
Learn 3000+ common words
Words Everyday
Most Searched Words
GRE words
Android App
iPhone App
Chrome Extension
Common Translations

How to use BDWord

Blog List

Topic Wise Words

Learn 3000+ Common Words

Learn Common GRE Words

Learn Words Everyday

Your Favorite Words
You currently have no words in this list.
Your Search History