| Front | lest |
|---|---|
| Back | lest /lest/ conjunction literary 1in order to make sure that something will not happen: She turned away from the window lest anyone see them. 2used to show that someone is afraid or worried that a particular thing might happen worried/concerned/anxious etc lest ... He paused, afraid lest he say too much. She worried lest he should tell someone what had happened. |
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