Definitions

lest

[lest] / lɛst /

CONJUNCTION

for fear that

Synonyms

WEAK

in case in order to avoid so that to prevent

Example Sentences

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Well, the spelling I have mentioned before; only the next time say AT LEAST, and not AT LEST.

From The Journal to Stella by Swift, Jonathan