English · Question Words
what if
/wɒt ˈɪf/
[/wɒt ˈɪf/]
suppose that
Intermediatephrase
Definition
Used to introduce a hypothetical situation or worry.
Example
What if it rains during the outdoor wedding tomorrow afternoon?
What if it rains during the outdoor wedding tomorrow afternoon?
Etymology
A combination of 'what' and the conditional 'if'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to imagine possibilities or express worry.