Simple meaning
What does Unless mean?
Unless means if not.
Dictionary definition
Unless means except if something happens.
Example sentences
Unless in a sentence
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I used unless to connect two ideas in my sentence.
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In the reading passage, unless showed how one idea related to the next.
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Using unless in my paragraph helped signal contrast, cause, or sequence for the reader.
Synonyms
Words like Unless
if notRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
except ifRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
otherwiseRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ifHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
wheneverHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Unless word family
Base word
unless
conjunction
unless
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does unless do in a sentence?
UNLESS means unless means if not.
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