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What (who) is If - definition
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IF
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IF
¦ abbreviation intermediate frequency.
if
¦ conjunction
1. introducing a conditional clause:
on the condition or supposition that.
(with past tense) introducing a hypothetical situation.
every time.
2. despite the possibility that.
despite being.
3. whether.
4. expressing a polite request or tentative opinion.
5. expressing surprise or regret.
¦ noun a condition or supposition.
Phrases
if and only if used to introduce a condition which is necessary as well as sufficient.
if anything used to suggest tentatively that something may be the case.
if not perhaps even (used to introduce a more extreme term than one first mentioned).
if only even if for no other reason than.
if so if that is the case.
Origin
OE gif, of Gmc origin.
Wikipedia
If
If or IF may refer to:
- If (conjunction), a conjunction used in English conditional sentences
Examples of use of If
1. Clinton: If –– if that‘s –– if I‘m asked to do it.
2. But we said that they are eligible to become members if they are democratic, if they are reformed, if they want this, if they work hard for it.
3. Damned if he did, damned if he didn‘t; he is also damned if he echoes the PM and damned if he differs.
4. He‘s damned if he‘s no good, damned if he‘s too dashing, damned if he stays and damned if he comes home.
5. RUMSFELD÷ I don‘t do those hypotheticals, Brett. Why should I –– what if this, what if that, what if this, what if that.