Definition of Lest

1. v. i. To listen.

2. n. Lust; desire; pleasure.

3. a. Last; least.

4. conj. For fear that; that . . . not; in order that . . . not.

Definition of Lest

1. Conjunction. For fear that; that . . . not; in order that . . . not; in case. ¹

2. Conjunction. That (without the negative particle); -- after certain expressions denoting fear or apprehension. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lest

1. for fear that [conj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lest

lessies
lessness
lesson
lesson plan
lessoned
lessoning
lessons
lessons learned
lessor
lessors
lessour
lesspeople
lessperson
lesspersons
lest (current term)
lest we forget
lested
lesting
lests
lesukite
let
let's
let's go
let's not and say we did
let's roll
let's see
let-down
let-down reflex
let-downs

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