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There are 9 meanings of the word If.

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If - as a noun

An uncertainty, possibility, condition, doubt etc.

If - as a conjunction

Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition or choice.

Example: "If it rains, i shall get wet."

In the event that a statement is true (a programming statement that acts in a similar manner).

Example: "If a, then b, else c."

Supposing that; used with past or past perfect subjunctive indicating that the condition is closed.

Example: "I would be unhappy if you had not talked with me yesterday."

Supposing that; given that; supposing it is the case that.

Example: "If that's true, we had better get moving!"

Although; used to introduce a concession.

Example: "He was a great friend, if a little stingy at the bar."

(sometimes proscribed) whether; used to introduce a noun clause, an indirect question, that functions as the direct object of certain verbs.

Example: "I don't know if i want to go or not."

(usually hyperbolic) even if; even in the circumstances that.

Introducing a relevance conditional.

Example: "I have leftover cake if you want some."

Example Sentences

"I don't like dealing in ifs and maybes."
"He relies on ifs and buts too much."
"There are a lot of ifs in this plan."
"The if is a fundamental concept in programming."
"The outcome depends on a lot of ifs."
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Word Game Points

Is IF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, if is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IF has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is IF a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, if is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IF has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is IF a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, if is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IF has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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