if

/ɪf/

noun

  1. 1

    An uncertainty, possibility, condition, doubt etc.

conjunction

  1. 1

    Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition or choice.

    “If it rains, I shall get wet.”
  2. 2

    In the event that a statement is true (a programming statement that acts in a similar manner).

    “If A, then B, else C.”
  3. 3

    Supposing that; used with past or past perfect subjunctive indicating that the condition is closed.

    “I would be unhappy if you had not talked with me yesterday.”
  4. 4

    Supposing that; given that; supposing it is the case that.

    “If that's true, we had better get moving!”
  5. 5

    Although; used to introduce a concession.

    “He was a great friend, if a little stingy at the bar.”
  6. 6

    (sometimes proscribed) Whether; used to introduce a noun clause, an indirect question, that functions as the direct object of certain verbs.

    “I don't know if I want to go or not.”
  7. 7

    (usually hyperbolic) Even if; even in the circumstances that.

  8. 8

    Introducing a relevance conditional.

    “I have leftover cake if you want some.”

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