UNLESS


Meaning of UNLESS in English

conjunction

1

BAD : Bring something to eat unless you get hungry.

GOOD : Bring something to eat in case you get hungry.

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When you are talking about something that is done as a precaution, use in case (NOT unless ): 'You should take a book with you in case you have to wait.'

2

BAD : We can go in my car unless if you prefer to walk.

GOOD : We can go in my car unless you prefer to walk.

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Unless (= if ... not) is NOT used with if : 'That's all for today unless anyone has any questions.' 'Don't say anything unless you have to.'

3

BAD : He won't go to sleep unless you will tell him a story.

GOOD : He won't go to sleep unless you tell him story.

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