if

Definitions

1. conjunction

   Used to talk about something that may or may not be true.

   Examples

   • If you cross the road, look both ways.
   • If I give you the money, will you buy it for me?
2. conjunction

   Used to talk about something that is not true or did not happen.

   Examples

   • If she hadn't told me, I wouldn't know.
   • If I were rich, I would travel the world.
3. conjunction

   Used to talk about something that is already known to be true.

   Examples

   • If the drain is blocked, the water won't flow.
   • If you're tired, you should get some rest.
4. conjunction

   Used to add a small point that makes something less strong, like although.

   Examples

   • He was a great friend, if a little stingy.
   • She won the team's respect, if not the award.
5. conjunction

   Used to ask or talk about something you do not know, like whether.

   Examples

   • I don't know if I want to go or not.
   • Can you tell me if the shop is open?
6. conjunction

   Used to mean even if.

   Examples

   • I wouldn't marry you if you were the last man on earth.
   • She would never lie, if you paid her a million dollars.
7. conjunction

   Used to mean every time that something happens.

   Examples

   • If you heat water to 100 degrees, it boils.
   • If it rains, it pours.
8. conjunction

   Used to offer something or give information that someone may want.

   Examples

   • I have leftover cake if you want some.
   • If you want to go home, I have the car keys.
9. conjunction

   Used to show a contrast between two things, like while.

   Examples

   • If his Russian was music, his English was noise.
   • If she is shy at work, she is loud at home.
10. conjunction

    A word in computer code that runs an action only when a condition is true.

    Examples

    • If A then B, else C.
    • If x is greater than 0, print positive.