unless

conjunction
UK: /ənˈles/
US: /ənˈles/

  1. Except if; used to introduce the only situation in which something will not be true or will not happen.

    1. I won't go unless he comes too. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bank won't lend you the money unless you can prove you are able to repay it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

except but if not save

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "unless" is /ənˈles/ in British English and /ənˈles/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unless": except, but, if not, save.

Example usage of "unless": "I won't go unless he comes too.". More examples on the page.