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Definition if in American English

if noun

noun
/ɪf/
1

attempts to argue against doing something or to suggest difficulties

Example

Go clean your room, and I don’t want to hear any ifs, ands, or buts.

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2

used for emphasizing that something is not certain at all

Example

If we move – and that’s a big if – I’ll have to find a new job.

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Definition if in American English

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