Lest has 6 synonyms. The top synonyms for lest are before, go before, lay before, be before, before now, run before. Another word for lest is before. Browse the full list below.
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What is a synonym for lest?
A common synonym for lest is before. Other synonyms include go before, lay before, be before, before now.
How many synonyms does lest have?
Lest has 6 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.
What does lest mean?
(conjunction): for fear that; that .
Definition of lest:
(conjunction) :
for fear that; that . . . not; in order that . . . not; in case; that (without the negative particle); -- after certain expressions denoting fear or apprehension
"he won't go outside, lest he be eaten by those ravenous eagles"
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Definition of lest:
(conjunction) :
for fear that; that . . . not; in order that . . . not; in case; that (without the negative particle); -- after certain expressions denoting fear or apprehension
"he won't go outside, lest he be eaten by those ravenous eagles"