Unless
(conjunction)
- If not; except on the condition that.
- Except in the event that.
Origin:
Old english, from un- "not" + licgan "lie, be the case".
Examples:
- You won't pass the exam unless you study.
- I will be late unless I leave now.
- I won't go to the party unless you come with me.
- We will not be able to complete the project unless we work together.
- I will not lend him the money unless he pays me back.