'Lest' is a conjunction of purpose. The meaning of 'lest' is 'so that.. not'/ 'in order to avoid') (ताकि नहीं/ कहीं ऐसा न हो कि).
After cautioning someone or after giving advice or warning to someone, we use the word 'lest' to show the purpose of the given caution, advice or warning. With 'lest', the modal verb 'should' is used. The sentence is correct even without 'should'.
Examples:
Go slow lest you should fall down./ Go slow lest you fall down.
Hurry up lest we should miss the train./ Hurry up lest we miss the train.
Write it down lest you should forget./ Write it down lest you forget.
Drive carefully lest you should meet with an accident./ Drive carefully lest you meet with an accident.
[Note: Do not use 'Not' with 'Lest', as 'Lest' is already a negative word.
Incorrect use: Go slow lest you should not fall down.
Correct use: Go slow lest you should fall down.]
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