What does unless mean?

Definition

Introduces an exception to a stated outcome or rule, meaning except if the specified situation occurs.

Example sentences

• The booking will remain valid unless we receive a cancellation.🔊

  The booking will remain valid unless we receive a cancellation.

• We'll eat outside unless it rains.🔊

  We'll eat outside unless it rains.

unless in other languages

• In Portuguese
• In French
• In Japanese