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 that does feel like quite a big if, on the basis of them opening the season with 2-2 draws against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

What is not an if is that the NBA Board of Governors have to sign off on the initial sale to Iger and Kushner at their September 15 and 16 meeting in NYC. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Aug. 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

Phrases Containing if

• as if
• if anything