If | Mean of if in English Dictionary

/ˈɪf/

• even though
1. It was an interesting if unbelievable story.
2. Her actions were understandable, if not forgivable.
3. He had to perform an annoying, if necessary, task.
4. a fair, if tough, boss
5. The weather was good, if not great.
• in the absence of (something or someone)
1. If not for modern medicine, fewer babies would survive.
2. If not for him, I wouldn't be where I am today.
3. If it were not for your donations, many more children would go hungry.
4. If it hadn't been for him, I wouldn't be where I am today.
• at least
1. If nothing else, he's polite!
2. The food was hot, if nothing else. [=the food may not have been very good, but at least it was hot]
• Noun

• something that is not certain
1. There are too many ifs in this proposal.
2. They could win if everyone plays his best, but that's a big if. [=it is not likely that everyone will play his best]
3. (US) She's the most qualified candidate, and there are no ifs, ands, or buts about it! = (Brit) She's the most qualified candidate, and there are no ifs and buts about it! [=it is certain that she is the most qualified candidate]