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I ənˈles Conjunction Bre Paid Time Doctor's Note

Word unless
WordType (conjunction)
Phonetic BrE / ənˈles / NAmE / ənˈles /
Example
  • you won't get paid for time off unless you have a doctor's note.
  • i won't tell them—not unless you say i can.
  • unless i'm mistaken, she was back at work yesterday.
  • he hasn't got any hobbies—unless you call watching tv a hobby.
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(conjunction)BrE / ənˈles / NAmE / ənˈles /
  1. used to say that something can only happen or be true in a particular situation
    • You won't get paid for time off unless you have a doctor's note.
    • I won't tell them—not unless you say I can.
    • Unless I'm mistaken, she was back at work yesterday.
    • He hasn't got any hobbies—unless you call watching TV a hobby.
  2. used to give the only situation in which something will not happen or be true
    • I sleep with the window open unless it's really cold.
    • Unless something unexpected happens, I'll see you tomorrow.
    • Have a cup of tea—unless you'd prefer a cold drink?

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English: from on or in (assimilated through lack of stress to un-) + less.
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