Word IF: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

if

🇺🇸 [ɪf]

Meanings

A conjunction used to introduce a conditional statement, expressing a situation that must be true for something else to occur. It is also used to introduce a hypothetical or uncertain situation.

Examples

• If it rains tomorrow, we’ll stay indoors.
• If you study hard, you’ll pass the exam.
• I’m not sure if I can make it to the party tonight.

Synonyms

provided • assuming • in case

Antonyms

unless • when • because