unless
gb/ʌnlˈɛs/ us/ʌnlˈɛs/
A2
Inglés
~ 1000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
conjunction
A2
relation
1
except if something happens
Used to say something will not happen or be true if a certain thing does not happen.
Patrón de uso:
[main clause] unless [condition clause]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unless' with 'if not'. While similar, 'unless' is used for the condition itself, not for introducing a separate negative clause.
Sinónimos
except if (More formal and slightly less common in everyday speech.)
Antónimos
if ('If' introduces a condition without the negative or exclusionary sense of 'unless'.)
Colocaciones
unless otherwise stated
|unless required by law
|unless you want to
Temas
daily life
|logic
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- You can’t enter the building unless you show your ID.
- I won’t go to the party unless you come with me.
- The train won’t leave unless the driver arrives on time.
- Unless it rains, we’ll have the picnic outside.
- She won’t pass the exam unless she studies harder.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I will not go unless you go.
- He cannot play unless he finishes his homework.
- We will not start unless everyone is here.
- She will not eat unless she is hungry.
- You cannot watch TV unless you clean your room.
Gramática
Expresiones
unless required by law
1/ʌnlˈɛs ɹikwˈaɪɚd bˈaɪ lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
formal
except if law demands it
Used to say something does not need to be done except when the law says it must be done.
Ejemplos
- We do not disclose personal data unless required by law.
- The company will not release documents unless required by law.
unless otherwise stated
1/ʌnlˈɛs ˈʌðɚwˌaɪz stˈeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
except if said differently
Except if something different is said before.
Ejemplos
- Unless otherwise stated, all prices include tax.
- The offer is valid for 30 days unless otherwise stated.
unless otherwise stated
2/ʌnlˈɛs ˈʌðɚwˌaɪz stˈeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
except if told differently
Used to say something is true except when a different instruction or information is given.
Ejemplos
- All prices include tax unless otherwise stated.
- Participants must register online unless otherwise stated in the event details.