provided
pruh-VEYE-dihd
Provided (conj) means On the condition that; only if. Example: “We will meet outside provided it stays dry this afternoon.”
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On the condition that; only if.
"We will meet outside provided it stays dry this afternoon."
"You can borrow the car, provided you fill the tank."
"The trip will go ahead provided the weather holds."
How to use provided
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed to attach a condition to a statement — roughly the same as "as long as" or "if."
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What does “provided” mean?
The word “provided” means on the condition that; only if. In plain terms, used to attach a condition to a statement — roughly the same as "as long as" or "if.".
How do you pronounce “provided”?
“Provided” is pronounced pruh-VEYE-dihd (/pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “provided” in a sentence?
Here is “provided” used in a sentence: “You can borrow the car, provided you fill the tank.”
What part of speech is “provided”?
“Provided” is a conjunction.
Is “provided” a common word?
“Provided” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between 'provided' and 'providing'?
Both work as conjunctions meaning 'on the condition that,' and in most sentences they are interchangeable — 'provided you agree' and 'providing you agree' carry the same sense. 'Provided' is slightly more formal and more common in careful writing, while 'providing' feels a touch more conversational.
What is an example of 'provided' in a sentence?
You might say, 'We'll leave at nine, provided the weather holds,' meaning the departure depends on good weather. It introduces a requirement that must be met: 'You can borrow the car, provided you fill the tank.' The action only happens if the stated condition is satisfied.
Is 'provided' formal or informal?
'Provided,' and its fuller form 'provided that,' lean formal and are common in contracts, rules, and careful writing. In everyday speech people more often say 'as long as' or simply 'if.' All express the same idea — that something depends on a condition being met — but 'provided' sounds more precise and deliberate.
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