lest

About 1.98 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. conjunction For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.

   He won't go outside, lest he be eaten by those ravenous eagles.

2. conjunction that (without the negative particle; introduces the reason for an emotion.)

   There was danger/alarm lest the plan become known.

Similar words

avoid before bogles else least unless guarding against in case for fear that preventing

Often followed by

the they he it we i you she his any