if
/if/
conjunction
1.
(introducing a conditional clause) on the condition or supposition that; in the event that.
"if you have a complaint, write to the director"
Similar:
on condition that
provided (that)
providing (that)
presuming (that)
supposing (that)
assuming (that)
on the assumption that
allowing (that)
as long as
given that
with/on the understanding that
if and only if
contingent on
in the event that
allowing that
Opposite:
unless
2.
despite the possibility that; no matter whether.
"if it takes me seven years, I shall do it"
noun
a condition or supposition.
"there are so many ifs and buts in the policy"
Similar:
uncertainty
doubt
lack of certainty
hesitation
vagueness