if
A1Frequent NGSL-1UK /ɪf/US /ɪf/
Meaning
conjunction
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.”
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“CA: So if you look forward 30 years, you know, the year 2050”
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“possible if you like space you'll like”
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“he started out as a game developer himself if you've played any of the Kirby Earthbound or Smash Brothers games you've already met his inner self yet his vision of the future”
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