Word UNLESS: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

unless

🇺🇸 [ʌnˈlɛs]

Meanings

A condition that needs to be met in order for something to happen. It is used to introduce a situation that makes another situation impossible unless certain criteria are met. The term is often used in conditional statements to highlight exceptions.

Examples

• We won't go to the beach unless the weather improves.
• You won't get the job unless you submit the application on time.
• Unless you work hard, you won't succeed.

Synonyms

except • without • if not

Antonyms

if • provided • in case