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If
/ɪf/
Definition
1
A conjunction introducing a conditional clause, expressing a condition or supposition: used to indicate that one event depends on another.
2
Introducing a clause expressing concession or surprise: equivalent to 'although' or 'even if'.
3
Used in indirect questions to mean 'whether': e.g., 'ask if he's coming'.
4
Expressing a hypothesis or possibility, often in counterfactual scenarios: e.g., 'if I were king'.
Examples
If procrastination were a superpower, I'd be saving the world... eventually.
I'll diet starting Monday, if Mondays ever arrive on time.
She's brilliant, if a bit too fond of dad jokes.
If aliens invade, my first move is offering them my browser history as tribute.