Synonyms for if
- conjunction
Most common
Definitions
- conj. 1
Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; suppositive used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
I'll do it next week if I have time.
Related words
Example sentences
- whether The question is whether Mike knew the fact or not.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| if | steady | |
| whether | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- whether2
- 8 letters
- provided3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (whether2 = 2 syllables).