Associations to the word «Lest»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
LEST, conjunction. For fear that; that . . . not; in order that . . . not; in case.
LEST, conjunction. That (without the negative particle); – after certain expressions denoting fear or apprehension.
LEST WE FORGET, interjection. (British and Canada) Used in Remembrance Day ceremonies as a caution against forgetting those who died in war.
LEST WE FORGET, interjection. (Australia and New Zealand) Used on ANZAC Day memorials as a caution against forgetting those who fell in the First World War
Wise words
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.