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Meaning if meaning

What does if mean?

Definitions in simple English

if Preposition

— If is used in a condition: — # When something will cause something else — #: If it rains, I will get wet. — # When a condition is not true — #: I'd prefer it if you took your shoes off. — # although — #: He was a great friend, if a little strange. — # When ... occurs (a programming statement). — #: If A, then B, else C.

if Subordinator

— If is used to report questions and things that are unknown. She asked if they had arrived yet. I don't know if I want to go or not.

if Noun

— If is a conditional situation. There are many ifs we need to consider before we start on the plan.

if conjunction

— Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition or choice. — (computing) In the event that a statement is true (a programming statement that acts in a similar manner). — Supposing that; used with past or past perfect subjunctive indicating that the condition is closed. — Supposing that; given that; supposing it is the case that. — Although; used to introduce a concession. — (sometimes, _, proscribed) Whether; used to introduce a noun clause, an indirect question, that functions as the direct object of certain verbs. — (usually hyperbolic) Even if; even in the circumstances that.

if noun

— a theoretical condition

Synonyms if synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as if?

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intermediate frequency interferon

Topics if topics

What do people use if to talk about?

Grammar Connected with, related Dependency relations

Condition

What words indicate the condition of a conditional sentence?

condition if if indeed if at all whether...or or else otherwise unless

Grammar Part of speech Conjunctions

Clause conjunctions

What conjunctions join two clauses?

and or while then if because

Language and thought Want

Ask permission

What words do people use when they are asking permission to do something?

can I may I do you mind if would you mind if is it all right if

Grammar Semantic constituents related to verbs Epistemic moods

Probably

What words indicate that something will probably happen?

probably likely probable be a strong possibility it looks as if it looks like chances are may well be in the cards as likely as not I wouldn't be surprised if I dare say I should think I guess
What words indicate that something is probably true?

probably likely probable it looks as if it's a fair bet may well may easily as likely as not I should think

Work and occupation Work Method

Try, attempt

What words refer to trying to do something?

try attempt make an attempt experiment test make a stab at it give it a go try it out see if it works make an effort aim to do something assay endeavor essay seek to do something strain struggle undertake venture give it a whirl have a try try and do something see if you can do something

Language and thought Want

Request

What special words do people use when they want to make a polite request?

please if you wouldn't mind would you mind?

Language and thought Want Influence

Advise

What words do people use when giving advice?

if I were you you should do something you ought to you'd be better off take my advice take it from me you'd be well advised to do something on no account you'd better I would

Grammar Semantic constituents related to verbs Epistemic moods Unsure

Seem

What words indicate that something seems to be happening, or something seems to be true?

it seems it appears it looks as if apparently to all appearances by all appearances seemingly on the face of it on the surface outwardly

Grammar Semantic constituents related to verbs Epistemic moods

Don't think so, doubt it

What words indicate that you think it is very unlikely that something is true or will happen?

don't think doubt be doubtful be dubious I'd be surprised if I think not I wouldn't have thought so

Grammar Case Primary cases

Way, manner

What words indicate that something is done in a particular way?

in a ... way/manner/fashion with like along ... lines as if as though with an air of

Grammar Connected with, related Dependency relations

Concession

What words indicate that the speaker is conceding a point?

concession although though even though and yet even if nevertheless

Examples if examples

How do I use if in a sentence?

Simple sentences

I don't know if I have the time.

Let me know if there is anything I can do.

If you see a mistake, then please correct it.

Let me know if I need to make any changes.

Most people have great disinclinations to get out of bed early, even if they have to.

I don't know if he would have done it for me.

What would you do if you were in my place?

If I get rich, I will buy it.

Correct the errors if there are any.

Don't hesitate to tell me if you need anything.

I can only wonder if this is the same for everyone else.

If the world weren't in the shape it is now, I could trust anyone.

If I could be like that.

America is a lovely place to be, if you are here to earn money.

If I could send you a marshmallow, Trang, I would.

If anyone was to ask what the point of the story is, I really don't know.

If you look at the lyrics, they don't really mean much.

If you look at the song's lyrics, they really don't mean much.

My physics teacher doesn't care if I skip classes.

If you didn't know me that way then you simply didn't know me.

If I wanted to scare you, I would tell you what I dreamt about a few weeks ago.

I don't know if I still have it.

I was wondering if you were going to show up today.

Movie subtitles

Is it wrong if you think of love as a game too?

Just go to sleep. If you don't want to die.

If she lives so great, why would she abondon me?

Sure, if you pays.then I'll.

If you don't put her in jail, I'll going to bring my lawyer!

If I could put you back into my stomache!

Even if you like me that much. All the way from Australia. Why would you come all this way?

We'll be in trouble if the lady comes out. Hurry, let's leave.

If she doesn't know, you can just keep telling her.

When other people say something, you act as if nothing happened but when I say something..

If you like it, it's good no matter. If you don't like it, I break down.

You said that if I died, you'd come along with me.

If we are to continue, we must find a station.

Even if you say the military, it's only a small portion of it.

It's enough if I just keep a low profile.

That's not the point. If I get caught, you'll have problems too, won't you?

If you concentrate on Zero too much, they will pull the rug out from under you!

Do you know if there are call logs?

I wonder if it would work on me?

So what if he's an honored Britannian?

If it has the property of light, then reflection is also possible.

So everything would be okay if I were strong?

I wonder if it's bad to be weak.

If someone wins, the fighting will end.

But if I stop aiming for something, my father will have died in vain.

If I have Lancelot, I should be able to stop them.

If you are going to interfere, we'll kill you regardless of who you are!

If you're willing to pay the price.

And, like, you know, when you're sitting around with your friends playing video games and it's fun, but if you munch a nice, big PBJ first, it's even awesomer.

Well, maybe if I had a bunch of flying reindeer, then maybe it wouldn't be so hard for me to get the product into the yard.

I'll do it if you let me put my hand in your back pocket for 15 seconds.

I know you'd help me out if I needed it. Oh, you bet, Frankie.

What if she rips me off again? Don't worry about it.

I don't care if you guys tell Nick.

Ask him if I told him we were friends.

If my brother found out, he'd freak. And repays me by calling me a liar.

They let other girls play there, but only if they like them. They won't let boys play there, 'cause they think boys are smelly.

Anyone can play there if they want- - The nerds can't stop them.

They also control the soccer pitch, which means if you want to play there, you have to ask permission from Frankie and his crew.

So what if we are?

And if bud and his gang think they can change that by bombing us, they're going to be sorely mistaken. Yeah. Real sorely.

News and current affairs

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