unless
если не
except if; on the condition that not
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unless with Russian translation
unless usage examples
Call me unless you can fix it yourself.
Позвони мне, если не сможешь исправить это сам.
We’ll leave now unless the rain starts again.
Мы уйдём сейчас, если не начнётся дождь снова.
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We won’t go unless it rains.
Чуть сильнее и выразительнее, часто с оттенком исключения: «только в случае, что не…».
I’ll come unless I’m kept late at work.
Более формальный вариант, подчеркивает обязательное условие.
You may leave, provided that you finish the work.
Еще более книжный и тяжеловесный вариант «при условии, что».
The deal is possible, provided that both sides sign the contract.
Устаревший или стилизованный вариант, звучит архаично.
He won’t come unless he receives the letter.
What’s the difference
How is unless different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does unless mean?
except if; on the condition that not
How do you pronounce unless?
unless is pronounced as /ənˈlɛs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is unless used in a sentence?
Call me unless you can fix it yourself. Translation: Позвони мне, если не сможешь исправить это сам.
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