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conjunction

If conj.

In case that; granting, allowing, or supposing that; introducing a condition or supposition. "Tisiphone, that oft hast heard my prayer, Assist, if OEdipus deserve thy care." "If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread."

Whether; in dependent questions. "Uncertain if by augury or chance." "She doubts if two and two make four."

As if, But if. See under As, But.

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Etymology of 'If'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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— The 1997 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency.

... the pony-carriage?" inquired Carey anxiously. "You could make a better lap on the lower seat. I could ride your horse home for you if they'll lend me a saddle; yours could be ...

— Sisters • Ada Cambridge

... was composed of a mixed multitude from every land on which the King of England had set his invading foot, harmony could not be expected to continue amongst its leaders. Delay was therefore an advantage to the Scottish regent; and observing that his enemy held back, as if he wished to draw him from his position, he determined not to stir, although he might seem to be struck with awe of so great ...

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... the Pilgrim, as if she had never died, "oh, but this is far sweeter! and the heart is so light, and it is happiness only to breathe. Is it heaven here? It must ...

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... certain inscriptions suggest that the true reading was /Aa/. His titles are "king of the Abyss, creator of everything, lord of all," the first being seemingly due to the fact that Aa is a word which may, in its reduplicate form, mean "waters," or if read /Ea/, "house of water." He also, like Anu, is called "father of the gods." As this god was likewise "lord of deep wisdom," it was to him that his son Merodach went for advice whenever he was in doubt. On account of his knowledge, he was ...

— The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria • Theophilus G. Pinches

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