Lest ( conjunction , adverb )

(As a conjunction)

Lest ( conjunction )

1. Used to introduce a negative statement indicating a fear or concern that something undesirable will happen or be done.
2. Used to indicate a precautionary measure.

Origin:

Old english, of germanic origin; related to dutch lest and german leist. the original sense was "for fear that".

Examples:

1. I always wear sunscreen, lest I get sunburned.
2. I locked the door, lest someone should break in.
3. He made a copy of the document, lest he loses the original.
4. I will bring an umbrella, lest it rains.
5. I always bring extra snacks, lest I get hungry.

(As an adverb)

Lest ( adverb )

1. Used to introduce a negative statement indicating a fear or concern that something undesirable will happen or be done.
2. Used to indicate a precautionary measure.

Origin:

Old english, of germanic origin; related to dutch lest and german leist. the original sense was "for fear that".

Examples:

1. I always wear sunscreen, lest I get sunburned.
2. I locked the door, lest someone should break in.
3. He made a copy of the document, lest he loses the original.
4. I will bring an umbrella, lest it rains.
5. I always bring extra snacks, lest I get hungry.