English

if

ɪf
Meaning: introducing a conditional clause
Part of Speech: Conjunction

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Example sentences

If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
Take one if you are hungry.
Take one if you are hungry.
Scientists will test the new medicine to see if it works.
Scientists will test the new medicine to see if it works.
If you don't have coffee, you can have tea instead.
If you don't have coffee, you can have tea instead.
You should seek medical advice if the symptoms become serious.
You should seek medical advice if the symptoms become serious.

Usage Notes

Used to introduce a condition that must be met for something else to happen.

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