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What do you mean by lest?

"Lest" is a conjunction that means "for fear that" or "in order to prevent." It is used to express a negative purpose or a fear of something happening.

Here are some examples:

* "I'll lock the door lest someone break in." This means you're locking the door to prevent someone from breaking in.

* "She finished her work quickly lest she miss her appointment." This means she worked quickly to avoid missing her appointment.

* "He spoke softly lest he wake the baby." This means he spoke softly to avoid waking the baby.

Essentially, "lest" introduces a clause that explains why the speaker is taking a particular action or expressing a particular concern.

It's worth noting that "lest" is a somewhat formal word and is less common in everyday speech.

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