if
/ɪf/
conjunction
- Used to introduce a condition or possibility.
- You can go to the party if you finish your homework.
- If it rains, we will stay inside.
- If I had known, I would have called you.
- Used to introduce a question or indirect question, often meaning 'whether'.
- I wonder if she is coming to the meeting.
- He asked if I had seen his keys.
- Do you know if the store is open?
- Used to express a wish or regret (often with 'only').
- If he would just listen, everything would be fine.
- If only I could fly!
- If I had more time, I would travel the world.
- Used to introduce a contrast or concession (meaning 'although' or 'even though').
- He is a kind man, if somewhat strict.
- It was a good plan, if expensive.
- The view was beautiful, if a bit cloudy.
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noun
- A condition or stipulation; an uncertainty.
- There are too many ifs in this contract.
- We need to consider all the ifs before making a decision.
- Life is full of ifs and buts.