Unless
conjunction
Used to say that something can only happen or be true in a particular situation.
You cannot go out to play unless you finish your homework.
Often appears as...
- unless otherwise specified
- unless stated otherwise
conjunction
Except if.
I won't go unless I am invited.
Often appears as...
- unless it is
- unless there is
conjunction
Used to introduce the only circumstances in which an event described in a main clause will not take place.
Unless we act now, it will be too late to save the planet.
Often appears as...
- unless we do
- unless we act
conjunction
Used to say that something can only happen or be true in a particular situation.
You cannot go out to play unless you finish your homework.
Often appears as...
- unless otherwise specified
- unless stated otherwise
conjunction
Except if.
I won't go unless I am invited.
Often appears as...
- unless it is
- unless there is
conjunction
Used to introduce the only circumstances in which an event described in a main clause will not take place.
Unless we act now, it will be too late to save the planet.
Often appears as...
- unless we do
- unless we act
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Conditional Permission
Understand 'unless' as setting a condition for permission, often used by parents or authorities.
You can't have dessert unless you eat your vegetables.
Pro Tip 2/3Implied Negative
'Unless' implies a negative scenario; it suggests that the action in the main clause isn't expected to happen.
He won't text you back unless you apologize.
Pro Tip 3/3Futurity Context
Use 'unless' to discuss future possibilities that depend on a condition not currently met.
They can't start construction unless the permits are approved.
Pro Tip 1/3Conditional Permission
Understand 'unless' as setting a condition for permission, often used by parents or authorities.
You can't have dessert unless you eat your vegetables.
Pro Tip 2/3Implied Negative
'Unless' implies a negative scenario; it suggests that the action in the main clause isn't expected to happen.
He won't text you back unless you apologize.
Pro Tip 3/3Futurity Context
Use 'unless' to discuss future possibilities that depend on a condition not currently met.
They can't start construction unless the permits are approved.
Pro Tip 1/3Conditional Permission
Understand 'unless' as setting a condition for permission, often used by parents or authorities.
You can't have dessert unless you eat your vegetables.
Pro Tip 2/3Implied Negative
'Unless' implies a negative scenario; it suggests that the action in the main clause isn't expected to happen.
He won't text you back unless you apologize.
Pro Tip 3/3Futurity Context
Use 'unless' to discuss future possibilities that depend on a condition not currently met.
They can't start construction unless the permits are approved.
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Exorcism PIPE National...
unless outside we go what can I say to people that's happy in their age a double let's say this is taboo you don't find it I'm finding out that is your opinion he got got a deleted I honor and respect you you know I'm only doing this to help you but dude it was a diode as long as thousands of people in Manila
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The history of tattoos -...
After all, they lasted forever and it really hurt to get them. For the Maori, those tattoos were an accepted mainstream tradition. If you shied away from the excruciating chiseling in of your moko design, your unfinished tattoo marked your cowardice. Today, unless you go the traditional route,
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How heavy is air? - Dan...
So the next time you take a deep breath, think of the unfathomable number of air molecules you're commanding to move. We look up at the night sky to ponder the infinity of space, but unless you're watching this video from that deep space, there are more air molecules in and around your body
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Exploring Pluto's...
And one of the first that jumped out of me is that heart shaped region that's in the middle of the encounter hemisphere, and in particular on the left hand side of the heart. It's very smooth. And you don't get smooth regions on any worlds unless there's some form of active reprocessing.
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Can you solve the virus...
It seems like you're out of luck, unless you look at the rules carefully and notice an important exception. It's true that once you activate the switch in a contaminated room, it's destroyed and you can never go back. But there's one room that wasn't contaminated - the entrance.
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Beautiful Butterfly...
butterflies can bring back the wildlife rich countryside we adore but unless these oases are joined up the butterflies trapped here will always be at risk hello youtube i'm nicolette and for today's slo-mo i've convinced i to
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How to choose your news...
to absorb and evaluate it is not. All the information in the world won't be very useful unless you know how to read the news. To your grandparents, parents, or even older siblings, this idea would have sounded strange.
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How math saved my life PIPE...
said he'd a clicker here sorry about that I didn't get it clicker sorry thank you unless you count lunch and recess I was one of those kids that did not care
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Nature's Oddest Looking...
remove or prevent the spread of pigs so unless action is taken soon Australia may lose another of its iconic wildlife species
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Larry Smith: Why you...
How can you be one without the other? But you're afraid. And that's why you're not going to have a great career. Unless --
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Exorcism PIPE National...
unless outside we go what can I say to people that's happy in their age a double let's say this is taboo you don't find it I'm finding out that is your opinion he got got a deleted I honor and respect you you know I'm only doing this to help you but dude it was a diode as long as thousands of people in Manila
Video examples
The history of tattoos -...
After all, they lasted forever and it really hurt to get them. For the Maori, those tattoos were an accepted mainstream tradition. If you shied away from the excruciating chiseling in of your moko design, your unfinished tattoo marked your cowardice. Today, unless you go the traditional route,
Video examples
How heavy is air? - Dan...
So the next time you take a deep breath, think of the unfathomable number of air molecules you're commanding to move. We look up at the night sky to ponder the infinity of space, but unless you're watching this video from that deep space, there are more air molecules in and around your body
Video examples
Exploring Pluto's...
And one of the first that jumped out of me is that heart shaped region that's in the middle of the encounter hemisphere, and in particular on the left hand side of the heart. It's very smooth. And you don't get smooth regions on any worlds unless there's some form of active reprocessing.
Video examples
Can you solve the virus...
It seems like you're out of luck, unless you look at the rules carefully and notice an important exception. It's true that once you activate the switch in a contaminated room, it's destroyed and you can never go back. But there's one room that wasn't contaminated - the entrance.
Video examples
Beautiful Butterfly...
butterflies can bring back the wildlife rich countryside we adore but unless these oases are joined up the butterflies trapped here will always be at risk hello youtube i'm nicolette and for today's slo-mo i've convinced i to
Video examples
How to choose your news...
to absorb and evaluate it is not. All the information in the world won't be very useful unless you know how to read the news. To your grandparents, parents, or even older siblings, this idea would have sounded strange.
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
said he'd a clicker here sorry about that I didn't get it clicker sorry thank you unless you count lunch and recess I was one of those kids that did not care
Video examples
Nature's Oddest Looking...
remove or prevent the spread of pigs so unless action is taken soon Australia may lose another of its iconic wildlife species
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Larry Smith: Why you...
How can you be one without the other? But you're afraid. And that's why you're not going to have a great career. Unless --
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Michael Jackson
American Singer
It's a complete lie, why do people buy these papers? It's not the truth I'm here to say. You know, don't judge a person, do not pass judgement, unless you have talked to them one on one. I don't care what the story is, do not judge them because it is a lie.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength.
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Dwayne Johnson
American Actor
With all the... success that I've been lucky enough to get? That doesn't happen unless the home life is solid.
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Alan Rickman
British Actor
Unless we tell stories about ourselves, which is all that theater is, we're in deep trouble.
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Jane Fallon
English Author
It's a difficult world, and you shouldn't have kids unless you really want them.
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Frank Gehry
American Architect
I refuse to work unless I get paid, so I don't get a lot of work sometimes.
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Dale Carnegie
American Writer
People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.
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John C. Maxwell
American Clergyman
Life can be boring unless you put some effort into it.
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Hill Harper
American Actor
You can't have justice unless you have truth.
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Helen Hayes
American Actress
Age is not important unless you're a cheese.
Quote examples
Michael Jackson
American Singer
It's a complete lie, why do people buy these papers? It's not the truth I'm here to say. You know, don't judge a person, do not pass judgement, unless you have talked to them one on one. I don't care what the story is, do not judge them because it is a lie.
Quote examples
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength.
Quote examples
Dwayne Johnson
American Actor
With all the... success that I've been lucky enough to get? That doesn't happen unless the home life is solid.
Quote examples
Alan Rickman
British Actor
Unless we tell stories about ourselves, which is all that theater is, we're in deep trouble.
Quote examples
Jane Fallon
English Author
It's a difficult world, and you shouldn't have kids unless you really want them.
Quote examples
Frank Gehry
American Architect
I refuse to work unless I get paid, so I don't get a lot of work sometimes.
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Dale Carnegie
American Writer
People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.
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John C. Maxwell
American Clergyman
Life can be boring unless you put some effort into it.
Quote examples
Hill Harper
American Actor
You can't have justice unless you have truth.
Quote examples
Helen Hayes
American Actress
Age is not important unless you're a cheese.
Example 1 of 10
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