What does unless mean?

conj. used to show that something happens only if a condition is met; used to show that something will not happen if a condition is not met

unless

🇺🇸 /ənˈles/ 🇬🇧 /ənˈles/

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Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B1

conjunction

used to show that something happens only if a condition is met

I won't go to the party unless you come with me.

used to show that something will not happen if a condition is not met

Unless it rains, we will have a picnic tomorrow.

used to show that something happens only if a condition is met; used to show that something will not happen if a condition is not met