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conjunction \ˈif, əf\Definition of IF
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a : in the event that b : allowing that c : on the assumption that d : on condition that
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: whether <asked if the mail had come> <I doubt if I'll pass the course>
3
—used as a function word to introduce an exclamation expressing a wish <if it would only rain>
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: even though : although perhaps <an interesting if untenable argument>
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: and perhaps not even <few if any changes are expected> —often used with not <difficult if not impossible>
— if anything
: on the contrary even : perhaps even <if anything, you ought to apologize>
Origin of IF
Middle English, from Old English gif; akin to Old High German ibu if
First Known Use: before 12th century
Rhymes with IF
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