if
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/ɪf/
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/ɪf/
conjunction
A1
used to show that something depends on something else
If it rains, we will stay inside.
A1
when something always happens
If you heat ice, it melts.
A1
used to talk about possibilities
I don't know if I should go.
A1
used with feeling words
I wonder if you can help me.
B1
used to say something is not important
If he is late, it's not a big problem.
B1
used to ask someone to think about something
If you consider the time, we should leave now.
R
used to show a small contrast
She is nice, if a bit shy.
R
used to ask politely
If you would wait here, I will get help.
R
used to suggest something politely
If I may suggest, we could try again.
noun
R
something that might not happen
Winning is a big if, but we can hope.
translation
used to show that something depends on something else; when something always happens; used to talk about possibilities; used with feeling words; used to say something is not important; used to ask someone to think about something; used to show a small contrast; used to ask politely; used to suggest something politely
something that might not happen
Word Forms
Plural
ifs