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Definition of unless
1 : except on the condition that : under any other circumstance than
2 : without the accompanying circumstance or condition that : but that : but
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Origin and Etymology of unless
Middle English unlesse, alteration of onlesse, from on + lesse less
First Known Use of unless
circa 1532
UNLESS Defined for English Language Learners
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—used to say what will happen, be done, or be true if something else does not happen, is not done, or is not true
UNLESS Defined for Kids
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: except on the condition that You can't have dessert unless you finish your dinner.
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