Alternatives to IF in conditionals
suppose / supposingImagining a situation
Unless =If not
As long as / only ifto emphasise the condition
Whether or notsth will happen in eighter of 2 possbilities
In case= because something might happen
Even if=whether or not (more emphasis)
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I won't go to the party unless you go too I won't go to the party if you don't go too.
Supposing I got a job, I wouldn't be able to travel with you next summer. Suppose she doesn't believe you, what would you do then?
I'll help him if he needs me. (I will help him only if he needs me.) I'll help him whether or not he needs me. (I will help him if he needs me, and I will help him if he doesn't need me, too.)
I'll take an umbrella in case it rains. (I will take it because it might rain.) I'll take an umbrella if it rains. (I will take it only if it rains.)
Even if you apologise, he'll never forgive you.(Whether or not you apologise, hell never forgive you.)
I'll tell you what really happened as long as/only if you can keep the secret. I'll lend you the money provided/on condition (that) you pay me back next month.