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What does unless mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word unless? Here's what it means.

Conjunction
  1. Except on a specified condition; if not.
  2. If not; used with counterfactual conditionals.
  3. Except if; used with hypothetical conditionals.
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Ordinarily I assume that things are as they look, unless it occurs to me that my vision is being affected abnormally.
Try to avoid chewing khat late at night, and never take sleeping pills unless prescribed by your doctor.
I tend not to be a fan of abridged work, unless the abridgment was done by the author.
Stephanie says that unless she did something about her weight, she would just carry on piling on the pounds.
By law, reservists receive 12 months downtime between overseas deployments unless they waive that right.
Bannister had wangled a continuance of the trial, but unless he could produce Pike, Hardiman's chances looked slim.

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