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📖 Определения и значения для слова if

📒 used to say that one thing can, will or might happen or be true, depending on another thing happening or being true

  • If you see him, give him this note.
  • I'll only stay if you offer me more money.
  • If necessary I can come at once.

📒 when; whenever; every time

  • If metal gets hot it expands.
  • She glares at me if I go near her desk.

📒 used after ask, know, find out, wonder, etc. to introduce one of two or more possibilities

  • Do you know if he's married?
  • I wonder if I should wear a coat or not.
  • He couldn't tell if she was laughing or crying.

📒 used after verbs or adjectives expressing feelings

  • I am sorry if I disturbed you.
  • I'd be grateful if you would keep it a secret.
  • Do you mind if I turn the TV off?

📒 used to admit that something is possible, but to say that it is not very important

  • If she has any weakness, it is her Italian.
  • So what if he was late. Who cares?

📒 used to ask somebody to listen to your opinion

  • If you ask me, she's too scared to do it.
  • If you think about it, those children must be at school by now.
  • If you remember, Mary was always fond of animals.

📒 used before an adjective to introduce a contrast

  • He's a good driver, if a little over-confident.
  • We'll only do it once—if at all.

📒 used with will or would to ask somebody politely to do something

  • If you will sit down for a few moments, I'll tell the manager you're here.
  • If you would care to leave your name, we'll contact you as soon as possible.

📒 used before could, may or might to suggest something or to interrupt somebody politely

  • If I may make a suggestion, perhaps we could begin a little earlier next week.

📒 despite the possibility that; no matter whether

  • I'll get there, even if I have to walk.

📒 despite the fact that; even though

  • He is a great leader, even if he has many enemies.

📒 used to say something about an event that may or may not happen

  • If and when we ever meet again I hope he remembers what I did for him.

📒 used to express an opinion about something, or after a negative statement to suggest that the opposite is true

  • I'd say he was more like his father, if anything.
  • She's not thin—if anything she's on the plump side.

📒 used to give somebody advice

  • If I were you I'd start looking for another job.

📒 used to introduce a different suggestion, after a sentence with if

  • I'll go if you're going. If not (= if you are not), I'd rather stay at home.

📒 used after a yes/no question to say what will or should happen if the answer is ‘no’

  • Are you ready? If not, I'm going without you.
  • Do you want that cake? If not, I'll have it.

📒 used to suggest that something may be even larger, more important, etc. than was first stated

  • They cost thousands if not millions of pounds to build.

📒 used to say that you wish something was true or that something had happened

  • If only I were rich.
  • If only I knew her name.
  • If only he'd remembered to send that letter.

📒 if that is the case

  • Do you do research in your studies? If so, what research methods do you use?

📒 used to say that something that is happening is surprising

  • I'm surprised they've invited me to their wedding—it's not as if I know them well.

📒 used to state the only situation in which something can happen

  • Only if a teacher has given permission is a student allowed to leave the room.
  • Only if the red light comes on is there any danger to employees.
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