if it wasn't

conjunction
UK: /ɪf ɪt ˈwɒznt/
US: /ɪf ɪt ˈwʌzənt/

  1. Used to express regret or a hypothetical situation about something that did happen in the past; often implying a different outcome.

    1. If it wasn't for you, I would be lost now. [ ] [ ]
    2. I would never have met my best friend if it wasn't for joining that club back in college. [ ] [ ]

  2. Expressing a sense of relief or gratitude that something *was* the case, implying a potential negative outcome had it not been.

    1. If it wasn't raining, we would go to the beach. [ ] [ ]
    2. She would be in real trouble if it wasn't for her quick thinking during the emergency. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

but for without except for

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "if it wasn't" in English means: Used to express regret or a hypothetical situation about something that did happen in the past; often implying a different outcome., Expressing a sense of relief or gratitude that something *was* the case, implying a potential negative outcome had it not been..

The phonetic transcription of "if it wasn't" is /ɪf ɪt ˈwɒznt/ in British English and /ɪf ɪt ˈwʌzənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "if it wasn't": but for, without, except for.

Example usage of "if it wasn't": "If it wasn't for you, I would be lost now.". More examples on the page.