unless

/ʌnˈlɛs/

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conjunction

B1formalcommon/ʌnˈlɛs/

Unless is a subordinating conjunction that means "except if" or "if not". It introduces a clause that states the only condition under which the situation in the main clause will not happen or will be different. It is commonly used to express exceptions to a rule or situation.

🇷🇺Unless — подчинительный союз, который означает «если не» или «за исключением случая, когда». Вводит придаточное предложение, указывающее единственное условие, при котором ситуация в главном предложении не произойдёт или будет другой. Часто используется для выражения исключений из правила или ситуации.
🇪🇸Unless — conjunción subordinante que significa «si no» o «excepto en el caso de que». Introduce una cláusula que indica la única condición bajo la cual la situación de la cláusula principal no ocurrirá o será diferente. Se usa a menudo para expresar excepciones a una regla o situación.
🇫🇷Unless est une conjonction de subordination signifiant « si ce n'est pas le cas que » ou « sauf dans le cas où ». Elle introduit une proposition subordonnée indiquant la seule condition dans laquelle la situation de la proposition principale ne se réalisera pas ou sera différente. Elle sert souvent à exprimer des exceptions à une règle ou à une situation.
🇩🇪„Unless“ ist eine unterordnende Konjunktion mit der Bedeutung „wenn nicht“ oder „außer wenn“. Sie leitet einen Nebensatz ein, der die einzige Bedingung nennt, unter der das im Hauptsatz Gesagte nicht eintritt oder anders ist, und drückt oft eine Ausnahme von einer Regel aus.
🇵🇹Conjunção subordinativa que significa "se não" ou "a menos que", introduzindo a única condição sob a qual a situação da oração principal não ocorrerá ou será diferente. Usada para expressar exceções a uma regra ou situação.
🇨🇳Unless 是连词，表示“如果不”或“除非……否则”，引导一个从句，指出主句情况不发生或结果不同的唯一条件，常用于表达规则或情况的例外。
🌐أداة شرط تربط جملة بجملة، تفيد أن ما بعدها شرط لعدم وقوع ما قبلها أو لاستثنائه، أي «إن لم» أو «إلا في حال». تستعمل لتحديد الحالة الوحيدة التي لا يتحقق فيها مضمون الجملة السابقة.

Exception to a Condition B1 formal
Used to say that something will happen or is true except if a particular condition is met. The unless-clause describes the only situation that would prevent the main clause from being true. It is the negative equivalent of "if" in many contexts.
- I will go to the party unless it rains.
- You will fail the exam unless you study harder.
- We will have a picnic unless the weather is bad.
- She won't come unless you invite her personally.
- Call me unless you hear from him first.
🇷🇺Исключение из условия
Negative Condition with Future Meaning B1 formal
Often used with future forms or modal verbs to talk about what will not happen if a certain condition is fulfilled. It emphasizes that the main action depends on the absence of the condition mentioned in the unless-clause.
- We won't start the meeting unless everyone is present.
- I won't buy the ticket unless the price drops.
- He will not sign the contract unless his lawyer reads it.
- Don't open the door unless you know who it is.
- The team cannot win unless they practice every day.
🇷🇺Отрицательное условие с будущим значением
In Warnings, Threats and Strong Advice B2 formal
Unless is frequently used in warnings, threats, instructions, or strong advice to highlight the serious consequence if the condition is not met. It adds a sense of urgency or finality.
- You will be late unless you leave now.
- Don't touch that wire unless you want to get shocked.
- We will cancel the event unless more people register.
- Unless you apologize, she won't forgive you.
- The plant will die unless you water it regularly.
🇷🇺В предупреждениях, угрозах и сильных советах