Looking for the meaning of the word UNLESS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of UNLESS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Unless
Speech Type: Conjunction
Etymology:
late Middle English: from on or in (assimilated through lack of stress to un-) + less
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʌnˈlɛs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
except if (used to introduce the case in which a statement being made is not true or valid)
Short Definition:except if
Examples:- unless you have a photographic memory, repetition is vital
- manuscripts cannot be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed envelope
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