Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A conjunction used to introduce a condition or assumption. Synonyms:
This word has no synonyms Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms Examples:
I can't tell if he's messing around or legitimately annoyed.
Ned worked quickly to set if free.
Or, if he did it meant the loss of Hortense.
Etymology:
Derived from Old English gif, it traces back to Proto-Germanic jabai meaning if or so. The word has retained its form and function across centuries.
Usage Statistics:
2729 mentions per 1 million words
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