Upon any less condition than (the fact or thing stated in the sentence or clause which follows); if not; supposing that not; if it be not; were it not that; except.
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unless::conjunction | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Derivation |
we shall fail unless we are industrious.
Examples of unless
unless
Polian doesn't toss out compliments like that unless he's very, very, impressed.
From the stltoday.com
The band won't work, he emphasizes, unless it's paired with a healthy lifestyle.
From the ocregister.com
Those goals are threatened by a political backlash, unless China changes course.
From the online.wsj.com
Unless the contract is done, and they are just intentionaly driving us all nuts.
From the stltoday.com
Unless Congress passes a third extension, they will fall to $625,500 in October.
From the online.wsj.com
Unless, of course, you're a president worried about the country's fiscal future.
From the edition.cnn.com
Do not wear sun screen or block unless you plan a vacation in the Sahara Desert.
From the latimes.com
We can't compete with foreign banks unless we internationalize our perspectives.
From the businessweek.com
Unless you build a community you don't have a thriving intellectual environment.
From the businessweek.com
- Unless, first published by Fourth Estate, an imprint of Harper Collins in 2002, is the final novel by Canadian writer Carol Shields. Semi-autobiographical, it was the capstone to Shields's writing career: she died shortly after its publication in 2003. ...
- Obsolete form of unless
- Except on a specified condition; if not
- The manufacturer agrees to accept the product directly into their inventory from the purchaser, All sales are SPECIAL ORDER and FINAL. Possible shipping, restocking and other fees might apply that are at the expense of the purchaser. ...
