if

[US]/ɪf/
[UK]/ɪf/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

conj. (expressing a condition) in the event that; (expressing a hypothesis) suppose that; whether; even if
n. condition; assumption.

Phrases & Collocations

if not

if so

if possible

if necessary

if applicable

if available

if any

if desired

if required

as if

if only

if ever

if at all

if and when

if you please

ifs and buts

Example Sentences

If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

If it rains, we will stay indoors.

If you need help, just ask.

If you eat too much, you will feel sick.

If you work hard, you will succeed.

If you want to improve, you need to practice regularly.

If you don't hurry, you will miss the bus.

If you take a break, you will feel refreshed.

If you don't pay attention, you will make mistakes.

If you save money, you can buy what you want.

Real-world Examples

If we show a little tolerance and humility.

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If we win, we are the champs. If we lose, we are the chumps.

Source: Learn authentic English with Wilber Pan.

If trade is threatened, if trade is damaged, growth will suffer.

Source: CRI Online June 2019 Collection

We will go camping if the weather is nice.

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If a dress works, you work it hard.

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What if you're wrong? What if I'm what's real?

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One caller asked if the ferry was running.

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She stepped back appearing surprised and put up her hands, as if in defence.

Source: People's Education Press High School English Required Volume 4

It could have billions in revenue if not for piracy.

Source: VOA Standard August 2015 Collection

If people live nearby, they could face new dangers if the relocated animals are aggressive.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2022 Collection

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