if — on the condition or supposition that; in the event that
Part of speech: CONJUNCTION
Definition: on the condition or supposition that; in the event that
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪf/
Example Sentences
- If my cat could talk, it would probably complain about the Wi-Fi speed.
- If you study hard, you'll pass the TEPS exam.
- I don't know if pizza counts as a vegetable, but I'm willing to find out.
if
CONJUNCTION[/ɪf/]
on the condition or supposition that; in the event that
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'gif', this word evolved from the common conditional expression in the Germanic language family. It has remained virtually unchanged for thousands of years, making it one of the oldest words in continuous use.
Breakdown
gif (Old English conditional conjunction) → if (modern conditional conjuction). The word functions as a basic morpheme without affixes, where the initial 'g' gradually weakened to 'i' during the Middle English period.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“If my cat could talk, it would probably complain about the Wi-Fi speed.”
“If you study hard, you'll pass the TEPS exam.”
“I don't know if pizza counts as a vegetable, but I'm willing to find out.”
“If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all.”
“Please let me know if you need any assistance.”
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