lest

/lɛst/conj

Elementary

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.)

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Synonyms

before

Related Words

as soon as no later than

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

est best dest gest mest nest pest rest test vest

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

lab lac lad lai lak lal lam lan lao lap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

lat ltd latz luft tale taul fault multi splat closet

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