Synonyms of if

if

noun

ˈif 

1

as in assumption

something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning

your conclusion may turn out to be accurate, but you're postulating a lot of ifs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assumption
• theory
• given
• belief
• premise
• hypothesis
• supposition
• hypothetical
• postulate
• presumption
• presupposition
• principle
• basis
• proposition
• axiom
• law
• assertion
• rule
• truism
• doctrine
• thesis
• conclusion
• inference
• gospel
• precept
• standard
• tenet
• dogma
• declaration
• foundation
• canon
• verity
• deduction
• affirmation
• dictum
• ground
• ipse dixit
• avouchment

2

as in condition

something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends

there are a number of ifs in the proposal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• condition
• provision
• requirement
• stipulation
• exception
• qualification
• contingency
• proviso
• reservation
• terms
• must
• limitation
• restriction
• modification
• necessity
• precondition
• prerequisite
• need
• requisite
• essential
• demand
• exemption
• strings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of if

But if Aaron Donald returns — still an if, but a real one — Young could force opponents to plan for a third pass rusher. — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Given this history, if Iraq does ultimately end up protecting Kurdistan’s airspace, and that’s definitely a big if, that would certainly be one for the books. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Now, remember, all of these ifs depend on a government that remains feckless and people who are too disparate to stop the data center build-out. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 June 2026

That’s a big if, especially for someone who isn’t looking down the road. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026

The if, ultimately, hinges on Bryant’s health. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 May 2026

If those gains hold up, tax refunds wear off and the market takes a turn – three big ifs – consumers may start to pull back. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 May 2026

But all my ‘what ifs’ were about what will people would think, and that’s a dangerous headspace. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026

But that’s a big if, and could be the difference between the Valkyries selecting a project like Angloma or a more surefire player that could contribute right away. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026

Phrases Containing if

• as if
• if anything