Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

what if

[hwuht-if, hwot‑, wuht‑, wot‑] / ˈʰwʌtˈɪf, ˈʰwɒt‑, ˈwʌt‑, ˈwɒt‑ /
CONJUNCTION
suppose that
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Hold on to July for just a little longer: August is around the corner, but what if it weren’t?

From Slate Jul. 31, 2026

She said that she wanted all homes where carers attend to be fitted with cameras, "because what if we didn't have this camera?"

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

But what if that woman’s work, the work she believes was overlooked by The New York Times, is telling women like her that they should not work outside the home?

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

But what if the benchmark yield hits 10%?!

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

But what if a radioactive isotope is swallowed?

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland



Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training