nebent

Meaning

unless

Example

I will definitely come tomorrow, unless something unexpected happens.

A way to remember it

Looks like ne- + bent "at least". Use it for an exception → unless.

More words at level C1

• neišvengiamas inevitable, unavoidable
• nepriekaištingas impeccable, flawless
• netekti to lose, to be deprived of
• neva supposedly, allegedly
• numatyti to provide for, to foresee
• nuoseklus consistent, coherent
• nuostata regulation, provision; mindset
• nuoširdus sincere, heartfelt

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