Statements (14)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Conjunction
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| gptkbp:etymology |
from Old English 'thy læs the' meaning 'whereby less that'
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| gptkbp:example |
He wore a raincoat lest he get wet.
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| gptkbp:function |
introduces a clause expressing a negative purpose or prevention
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| gptkbp:grammaticalUsage |
followed by a subjunctive verb
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lest
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| gptkbp:meaning |
for fear that
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| gptkbp:opposedBy |
so that
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| gptkbp:part_of |
Subordinating conjunction
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| gptkbp:registration |
formal
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| gptkbp:synonym |
in case
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| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:English_language
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Rune_Factory
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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