Definitions

if

[if] / ɪf /

CONJUNCTION

provided that

Synonyms

WEAK

assuming that conceding that granted that in case that on the assumption that on the occasion that supposing that whenever wherever with the condition that

Example Sentences

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I'd be surprised if he can turn his career around.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Sometimes disclaimers can work even if the asset owner didn’t specify an heir.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But the gains are set to lose steam if higher mortgage rates sap more spending power from buyers.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

That might not have ever happened if not for the inequities that blew up in the tournament five years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Even if you wanted to build a house back there, how would you get to it in the winter?

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith