Definition/Meaning of if

• English - Conjunction: if Supposing that , assuming that , in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition or choice . If it rains , I will get wet . Supposing that; used with past subjunctive indicating that the condition is not fulfilled . I'd prefer it if you took your shoes off . Although; used to introduce a concession . He was a great friend , if a little stingy at the bar . ( computing ) In the event…
• English - Noun: if ( plural ifs ) ( informal ) An uncertainty , possibility , condition , doubt etc . 1709, Susannah Centlivre, The Busy Body , Act III , in John Bell (ed.), British Theater , J . Bell (1791), page 59, Sir Fran . Nay , but Chargy, if——— ¶ Miran . Nay , Gardy, no Ifs .——Have I refus'd three northern lords , two British peers , and half a score knights , to have put in your Ifs ? 1791 January ,…
• French - Noun: if m ( plural ifs ) yew
• French - External links: “if” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé ( The Digitized Treasury of the French Language ).
• Jèrriais - Noun: if m ( plural ifs ) yew