if

conjunction
UK: /ɪf/
US: /ɪf/

  1. Used to talk about a condition that needs to be true to get a result.

    1. If it rains, we will stay home.
    2. I'll be very surprised if they don't accept our proposal after negotiations.

  2. Used to express doubt or uncertainty about something.

    1. I don't know if he is coming.
    2. She asked me if I had ever been to Japan during summer season.

  3. Whenever or every time.

    1. If I'm tired, I drink coffee.
    2. If you exercise every day, you will find that you will become healthier.

Synonyms

in case whether on condition that
if noun

  1. A condition or possibility.

    1. There are too many ifs.
    2. The plan has too many ifs and buts that make it unlikely to succeed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "if" in English means: Used to talk about a condition that needs to be true to get a result., Used to express doubt or uncertainty about something., Whenever or every time..

The phonetic transcription of "if" is /ɪf/ in British English and /ɪf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "if": in case, whether, on condition that.

Example usage of "if": "If it rains, we will stay home.". More examples on the page.