lest in Dutch
lest in Dutch is opdat ... niet, uit angst dat — lest means used to introduce something that must be avoided or guarded against; so that not; in case.
lest in Dutch
opdat ... niet
For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.
uit angst dat
For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.
What does "lest" mean?
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conj Used to introduce something that must be avoided or guarded against; so that not; in case.
"She kept quiet lest she reveal the surprise."
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lest in a sentence
- She kept quiet lest she reveal the surprise.
- Take an umbrella, lest it rain later.
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What is "lest" in Dutch?
"lest" in Dutch is opdat ... niet, uit angst dat. lest means: Used to introduce something that must be avoided or guarded against; so that not; in case.
How do you use "lest" in a sentence?
Example: "She kept quiet lest she reveal the surprise." In Dutch, "lest" is opdat ... niet, uit angst dat.
Are there other ways to say "lest" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "lest": opdat ... niet, uit angst dat.
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