Unless (conjunction)

  1. If not; except on the condition that.
  2. Except in the event that.

Origin:

Old english, from un- "not" + licgan "lie, be the case".

Examples:

  1. You won't pass the exam unless you study.
  2. I will be late unless I leave now.
  3. I won't go to the party unless you come with me.
  4. We will not be able to complete the project unless we work together.
  5. I will not lend him the money unless he pays me back.
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