Definition: Except on a specified condition; if not.
Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look today, At a tricky word that can brighten your way! “Unless,” you see, it’s quite a clever phrase, It means “ but only if , in so many ways!” The dictionary's right, you understand, "Except on a condition," throughout the land. Think of it like this: "Unless it rains today," Means “If it doesn't rain, then we’ll surely play!" It sets up a rule, a conditional plea, “Something will happen… unless something isn’t free!” So remember this rhyme, and keep it in your head, "Unless” means "not," if conditions aren't instead! Does that make sense? Any questions to share?