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conj. - In case that. Used when talking about something that might happen or be true, or might have happened.

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Usage examples (7)
  • But if she would consent, —if she did love me well enough, —I should marry her.
  • Ah! if I could, ’ thought the poor friar: ‘if I could but engage in this cause my brethren here and at Milan!
  • Ay, I must put my shoulder to the wheel if Jekyll will but let me, ” he added, “if Jekyll will only let me.
  • One obstacle would be removed if you would give your consent, —if you would be willing to think of her as a daughter-in-law.
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