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unlessexcept if; if not

Part of speech: CONJUNCTION

Definition: except if; if not

Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈles/

Korean meaning: ~하지 않는 한; 만약 ~하지 않으면

Korean pronunciation: 언**레**스

Example Sentences

  • I can't sleep unless I count sheep jumping over my bed.
  • Unless you study hard, you won't pass the exam.
  • Don't call me unless it's an emergency or you found pizza.

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CONJUNCTION

//ʌnˈles//

except if; if not

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ʌnˈles/
🇬🇧 UK/ʌnˈles/

🌳Etymology

Prefixun--
Rootless

Origin

14세기에 'un-'(not)와 'less'(더 적은)가 결합되어 만들어진 단어로, 원래는 '더 적지 않은 한'이라는 의미였다가 '~하지 않는 한'으로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

restlessendlesshomeless
restless
endless
homeless

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

I can't sleep unless I count sheep jumping over my bed.

Unless you study hard, you won't pass the exam.

😄 Fun example

Don't call me unless it's an emergency or you found pizza.

Unless the weather improves, we'll cancel the picnic.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

except ifif notwithoutonly if

Antonyms

ifwhenas long as

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