If
/ɪf/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of If
noun
- An uncertainty, possibility, condition, doubt etc.
conjunction
- Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition or choice.
"If it rains, I shall get wet."
- In the event that a statement is true (a programming statement that acts in a similar manner).
"If A, then B, else C."
- Supposing that; used with past or past perfect subjunctive indicating that the condition is closed.
"I would be unhappy if you had not talked with me yesterday."
- Supposing that; given that; supposing it is the case that.
"If that's true, we had better get moving!"
- Although; used to introduce a concession.
"He was a great friend, if a little stingy at the bar."