if in English: meaning and examples

Translation

Used to say that one thing depends on another thing being true.

Examples

rains, .

"If" shows that staying home depends on the rain.

.

"If" means only when you need help.

.

"If" links going to having time.

so

Used to show the result of something, meaning for that reason.

because

For the reason that; used to explain why something happens.

would

Used to talk about something that is not certain, or to ask or offer politely.

or

Used to show a choice between two or more things or actions.

when

At what time, or used to join two parts of a sentence about the same time.

although

Used to join two parts of a sentence when the second part is surprising after the first.

otherwise

If not; used to say what will happen if the first thing is not done.

whether

Used to talk about a choice between two or more possibilities.

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