falls — meaning in English

English meaning

• if conj Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
• in case conjunction Because something might happen; used to explain a precaution taken against a possibility.

Senses

falls is used for these senses in English:

• if Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
• in case of If there should be.

if — full definition

1. conj Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
2. conj Although; used to concede a point while still making a statement.
3. noun An uncertain condition or possibility.

in case — full definition

1. conjunction Because something might happen; used to explain a precaution taken against a possibility.
2. phrase In case of: if a particular thing happens; used mainly in notices and instructions.
3. phrase Just in case: as a precaution, without knowing whether it will be needed.

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