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Definitions
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1
conjunction
Used
to
introduce
a
conditional
clause
,
indicating
that
one
thing
will
happen
or
be
true
only
if
another
thing
happens
or
is
true
.
If
it
rains
,
we
will
stay
indoors
.
You
can
go
to
the
party
if
you
finish
your
homework
.
If
you
need
help
,
just
ask
.
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2
conjunction
Used
to
introduce
a
hypothetical
situation
or
a
possibility
.
If
I
were
a
bird
,
I
would
fly
across
the
ocean
.
If
you
had
told
me
earlier
,
I
could
have
helped
.
If
we
win
the
lottery
,
we
will
travel
the
world
.
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3
conjunction
Used
to
express
a
polite
request
or
suggestion
.
If
you
could
pass
the
salt
,
that
would
be
great
.
If
you
don't
mind
,
could
you
close
the
window
?
If
you
have
a
moment
,
I'd
like
to
discuss
something
.
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Word games
Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
gif
Originally meant
in case that, on condition that
Background
The word 'if' has been used in English since Old English times, originally spelled 'gif'. It has always served to introduce conditional clauses, indicating that one thing depends on another.