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{ "term": "if", "partOfSpeech": "conjunction", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "used to say that one thing can, will or might happen or be true, depending on another thing happening or being true", "labels": "(rather formal)", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "If you see him, give him this note." }, { "text": "I'll only stay if you offer me more money." }, { "text": "If necessary I can come at once." }, { "text": "You can stay for the weekend if you like." }, { "text": "If anyone calls, tell them I'm not at home." }, { "text": "If he improved his IT skills, he'd *(= he would)* easily get a job." }, { "text": "You would know what was going on if you'd *(= you had)* listened." }, { "text": "They would have been here by now if they'd caught the early train." }, { "text": "If I was in charge, I'd do things differently." }, { "text": "If I were in charge…" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "when; whenever; every time", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "If metal gets hot it expands." }, { "text": "She glares at me if I go near her desk." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "used after ask, know, find out, wonder, etc. to introduce one of two or more possibilities", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Do you know if he's married?" }, { "text": "I wonder if I should wear a coat or not." }, { "text": "He couldn't tell if she was laughing or crying." }, { "text": "Listen to the tune and see if you can remember the words." } ], "synonyms": "whether" }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "used after verbs or adjectives expressing feelings", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "I am sorry if I disturbed you." }, { "text": "I'd be grateful if you would keep it a secret." }, { "text": "Do you mind if I turn the TV off?" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "used to admit that something is possible, but to say that it is not very important", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "If she has any weakness, it is her Italian." }, { "text": "**So what if** he was late. Who cares?" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "used to ask somebody to listen to your opinion", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "If you ask me, she's too scared to do it." }, { "text": "If you think about it, those children must be at school by now." }, { "text": "If you remember, Mary was always fond of animals." } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "used before an adjective or adverb to introduce a contrast", "examples": [ { "text": "He's a good driver, if a little over-confident." }, { "text": "We'll only do it once—**if at all**." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 8, "definition": "used with will or would to ask somebody politely to do something", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "If you will sit down for a few moments, I'll tell the manager you're here." }, { "text": "If you would care to leave your name, we'll contact you as soon as possible." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 9, "definition": "used before could, may or might to suggest something or to interrupt somebody politely", "examples": [ { "text": "If I may make a suggestion, perhaps we could begin a little earlier next week." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "despite the possibility that; no matter whether", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "I'll get there, even if I have to walk." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "despite the fact that; even though", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "He is a great leader, even if he has many enemies." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say something about an event that may or may not happen", "examples": [ { "text": "If and when we ever meet again I hope he remembers what I did for him." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to express an opinion about something, or after a negative statement to suggest that the opposite is true", "examples": [ { "text": "I'd say he was more like his father, if anything." }, { "text": "She's not thin—if anything she's on the plump side." } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to give somebody advice", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "If I were you I'd start looking for another job." } ], "topics": ["Suggestions and advice"] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "used to introduce a different suggestion, after a sentence with if", "examples": [ { "text": "I'll go if you're going. If not *(= if you are not)*, I'd rather stay at home." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "used after a yes/no question to say what will or should happen if the answer is ‘no’", "examples": [ { "text": "Are you ready? If not, I'm going without you." }, { "text": "Do you want that cake? If not, I'll have it." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "used to suggest that something may be even larger, more important, etc. than was first stated", "examples": [ { "text": "They cost thousands if not millions of pounds to build." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that you wish something was true or that something had happened", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "If only I were rich." }, { "text": "If only I knew her name." }, { "text": "If only he'd remembered to send that letter." }, { "text": "If only I had gone by taxi." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if that is the case", "examples": [ { "text": "Do you do research in your studies? If so, what research methods do you use?" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that something that is happening is surprising", "examples": [ { "text": "I'm surprised they've invited me to their wedding—it's not as if I know them well." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to state the only situation in which something can happen", "labels": "(rather formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "Only if a teacher has given permission is a student allowed to leave the room." }, { "text": "Only if the red light comes on is there any danger to employees." } ] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ɪf/", "audio": "if/if/if__gb_1.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ɪf/", "audio": "if/if/if__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Old English gif, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch of and German ob." }