| Main Entry: | if |
| Part of Speech: | conjunction |
| Definition: | provided that |
Synonyms: |
assuming that, conceding that, granted that, in case that, on the assumption that, on the occasion that, supposing that, whenever, wherever, with the condition that |
| Main Entry: | providing/provided |
| Part of Speech: | conjunction |
| Definition: | as long as; with the understanding |
Synonyms: |
contingent upon, given, if, if and only if, in case, in the case that, in the event, on condition, on the assumption, on these terms, subject to, supposing, with the proviso |
| Main Entry: | though |
| Part of Speech: | conjunction |
| Definition: | while |
Synonyms: |
albeit, allowing, although, but, despite, despite the fact, even if, even supposing, even though, granted, howbeit, if, much as, notwithstanding, when, whereas |
| Notes: | although and though are interchangeable as conjunctions, but to start a clause, use 'although' |
| Main Entry: | whether |
| Part of Speech: | conjunction |
| Definition: | either |
Synonyms: |
even if, if, in case |