if

The word “if” has 1 syllable: if

It's pronounced as /ɪf/


What is synonym and antonym for if?

In the thesaurus, “if” has 72 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for if along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for if

  • affirmation
  • assertion
  • assuming that
  • assumption
  • avouchment
  • axiom
  • basis
  • belief
  • canon
  • conceding that
  • conclusion
  • condition
  • contingency
  • declaration
  • deduction
  • demand
  • dictum
  • doctrine
  • dogma
  • essential
  • exception
  • exemption
  • foundation
  • given
  • gospel
  • granted that
  • ground
  • hypothesis
  • hypothetical
  • in case that
  • inference
  • ipse dixit
  • law
  • limitation
  • modification
  • must
  • necessity
  • need
  • on the assumption that
  • on the occasion that
  • postulate
  • precept
  • precondition
  • premise
  • premiss
  • prerequisite
  • presumption
  • presupposition
  • principle
  • proposition
  • provision
  • proviso
  • qualification
  • requirement
  • requisite
  • reservation
  • restriction
  • rule
  • standard
  • stipulation
  • strings
  • supposing that
  • supposition
  • tenet
  • terms
  • theory
  • thesis
  • truism
  • verity
  • whenever
  • wherever
  • with the condition that

Meanings of if

  • noun
    1. An uncertainty, possibility, condition, doubt etc.
  • conjunction
    1. Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition or choice.
    2. In the event that a statement is true (a programming statement that acts in a similar manner).
    3. Supposing that; used with past or past perfect subjunctive indicating that the condition is closed.
    4. Supposing that; given that; supposing it is the case that.
    5. Although; used to introduce a concession.
    6. (sometimes proscribed) Whether; used to introduce a noun clause, an indirect question, that functions as the direct object of certain verbs.
    7. (usually hyperbolic) Even if; even in the circumstances that.
    8. Introducing a relevance conditional.

Example Sentences

  • If it rains tomorrow, we'll have to reschedule our picnic.
  • I'll lend you my book if you promise to return it by Friday.
  • We can go to the beach if you finish your homework early.
  • If you need any help, don't hesitate to ask.
  • I wonder if they'll be able to make it to the party tonight.

On this page you'll find 72 synonyms or another words to if, such as: affirmation, assertion, assuming that, assumption, avouchment, axiom, basis.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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