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lest
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used to indicate a precaution or attempt to avoid a particular undesirable outcome
lest
conj
Example
She covered the plants with plastic, lest they freeze in the cold weather.
She spoke softly, lest she wake the sleeping baby.
He double-checked the address before leaving, lest he get lost on the way.
He left a note on the door, lest anyone think the house was empty.
Judge not, lest thou be judged thyself.
