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Unless

Unless is a conjunction that introduces a condition that must be met for something to happen or be true. It is used to express a situation in which an action or event will occur only if a specific condition is not fulfilled.

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Usage as a conjunction:

Sense 1: Expressing a condition that needs to be fulfilled for a certain action or event to happen.

- "I won't go to the party unless my friends come with me."

- "We won't be able to complete the project on time unless we work extra hours."

- "She will not eat dessert unless she finishes her vegetables."

Sense 2: Expressing a situation that will happen if a specific condition is not met.

- "You will fail the exam unless you study hard."

- "They will lose the game unless they score a goal in the last minute."

- "We will have to walk home unless someone gives us a ride."

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