lest

Adjective Satellite

being ten more than forty

Conj

For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.
that (without the negative particle; introduces the reason for an emotion.)

Conjunction

For fear that; in order to prevent something undesirable.

Examples

He triple-checked his spelling, LEST he be challenged and lose his turn in Words With Friends.
He won't go outside, lest he be eaten by those ravenous eagles.
I am afraid lest I revealed too much.
I brought my notes lest faulty memory lead me astray.
There was danger/alarm lest the plan become known.

Origin / Etymology

c. 1200, contracted from Middle English les te (“less that”), from Old English þȳ lǣs þe (“whereby less that”), from þȳ (instrumental case of demonstrative article þæt (“that”)) + lǣs (“less”) + þe (“that,” relative particle). The þȳ was dropped and the remaining two words contracted into leste.

Synonyms

50, fifty, l, before

Scrabble Score: 4

lest: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
lest: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lest: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 5

lest: valid Words With Friends Word