{
    "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."
}