provided

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conjunction

pro·​vid·​ed prə-ˈvī-dəd 

: on condition that : with the understanding : if

Providing vs. Provided: Usage Guide

Although occasionally still disapproved, providing is as well established as a conjunction as provided is. Provided is more common.

provided

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past tense and past participle of provide

Word History

Etymology

Conjunction

Middle English, past participle of providen to provide

First Known Use

Conjunction

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for provided

• abided
• collided
• confided
• decided
• derided
• divided
• elided
• lopsided
• misguided
• nitrided
• presided
• resided

Kids Definition

provided

conjunction

pro·​vid·​ed

prə-ˈvīd-əd

: if sense 1