if

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if is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Preposition 3 Subordinator 3.1 Synonyms 4 Noun

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪf/
• SAMPA: /If/
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[change] Preposition

Preposition if

1. used in a condition
   1. when something will cause something else

      If it rains, I will get wet.

   2. when a condition is not true

      I'd prefer it if you took your shoes off.

   3. although

      He was a great friend, if a little strange.

   4. When ... occurs (a programming statement).

   1. If A, then B, else C.

[change] Subordinator

Subordinator if

1. If is used to report questions and things that are unknown.

   She asked if they had arrived yet.

   I don't know if I want to go or not.

[change] Synonyms

• whether

[change] Noun

Singular if

Plural ifs

1. a conditional situation

   There are many ifs we need to consider before we start on the plan.