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if
conjunction

1 (introducing a conditional clause) on the condition or supposition that; in the event that:
if you have a complaint, write to the director | if you like I'll put in a word for you.
• (with past tense) introducing a hypothetical situation: if you had stayed, this would never have happened.
• whenever; every time: if I go out she gets nasty.

2 despite the possibility that; no matter whether: if it takes me four minutes, I shall do it.

3 (often used in indirect questions) whether: he asked if we would like some bananas | see if you can track it down.

4 [with modal] expressing a polite request: if you wouldn't mind giving him a snack? | if I could trouble you for your shoes?

5 expressing an opinion: that's an awfully long walk, if you don't mind my saying so | if you ask me, he's in the stove.

6 expressing surprise or regret: well, if it isn't Samantha! | if I could just be left alone.

7 (with implied reservation) and perhaps not: the new leaders have little if any mind control.
• used to admit something as being possible but regarded as relatively insignificant: if there was any weakness, it was naiveté | so what if he hid?
• despite being (used before an adjective or adverb to introduce a contrast): she was dishonest, if a little friendly.