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if


see also CAUSE/EFFECT
- a word used to show that one thing depends on another: if
If it rains tomorrow, I'll take the umbrella. If I had enough money, I'd go on holiday. I'd have been a lot more careful if I'd known how dangerous it was. If you don't like it, don't drink it!
- something that must happen so that sth else can happen or be possible: condition
One of the conditions of the job is that you agree to work on Sundays.
- when we want to say that sth can only happen if a particular situation exists, we can use these expressions: only if ※€¦, providing/provided (that) ※€¦, as/so long as ※€¦, on condition (that) ※€¦
You can borrow my car but only if you put some petrol in it. She agreed to stay in the job, provided that they gave her more money. You can work here, as long as you don't make a noise. You can go to the disco on condition that you come home before midnight.
- when you think that sth will happen, and you talk about the result, you can say: assuming (that) ※€¦
Assuming that Tom comes to the party, we can get a lift home with him.
- to talk about sth that you will do because sth else might happen, you can say in case
Leave me your address in case there are any letters for you. I don't think it'll rain, but I'll take my umbrella just in case.
※—† if not
- a word that you use to say that one thing depends on something else happening or not happening: unless
Unless you stop talking (= if you don't stop talking), I shall have to ask you to leave the library. We can eat in the garden this evening, unless the weather changes (= if the weather doesn't change) .
- words that you use to say that sth will happen if sth else does not happen: otherwise, or else, if not
You must get to the station before 3 o'clock, otherwise you'll miss the train. You'd better write the phone number down or else you'll forget it.
※—† imagining and wishing
- when you imagine a situation, you can say supposing ※€¦, what if ※€¦
Supposing we stayed at home this evening? Then we could watch that film on television. What if they find out? We must be very careful.
- when you wish sth, you can say if only
If only I had more money! If only I had tried harder!
※ more on wishing WANT

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