LEST

4 letters 4 Scrabble points /lɛst/

Definition of LEST

conjunction
  1. 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."

    Synonyms: before
  2. (after certain expressions denoting fear or apprehension) that (without the negative particle; introduces the reason for an emotion.)

    "I am afraid lest I revealed too much."

Related words: before

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters L E S T
Length 4 letters
Scrabble Score 4 points

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