if
Because it is a word with a single syllable, if is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofif
- An uncertainty, possibility, condition, doubt etc.
- Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition or choice.
Example: "If it rains, I shall get wet."
- In the event that a statement is true (a programming statement that acts in a similar manner).
Example: "If A, then B, else C."
- Supposing that; used with past or past perfect subjunctive indicating that the condition is closed.
Example: "I would be unhappy if you had not talked with me yesterday."
- Supposing that; given that; supposing it is the case that.
Example: "If that's true, we had better get moving!"
- Although; used to introduce a concession.
Example: "He was a great friend, if a little stingy at the bar."
- (sometimes proscribed) Whether; used to introduce a noun clause, an indirect question, that functions as the direct object of certain verbs.
Example: "I don't know if I want to go or not."
- (usually hyperbolic) Even if; even in the circumstances that.
- Introducing a relevance conditional.
Example: "I have leftover cake if you want some."
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