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Lest

UK
/lɛst/
US
/lɛst/
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Translation of "lest" into Russian

lest
Conjunction
raiting
UK
/lɛst/
US
/lɛst/
lest
чтобы не
He wore a hat lest he be recognized.
Он надел шляпу, чтобы его не узнали.

Definitions

lest
Conjunction
raiting
UK
/lɛst/
US
/lɛst/
Used to introduce a clause expressing fear or apprehension that something undesirable should happen.
She wore a raincoat lest she get wet in the unexpected downpour.
Used to introduce a clause expressing purpose to avoid a possible unwanted result; so that (someone) does not.
He spoke softly lest the children wake.