Provided that
1provided that — provided UK [prəˈvaɪdɪd] / US [prəˈvaɪdəd] or provided that UK / US conjunction *** only if a particular thing happens or is done You can go out to play provided that you finish your homework first. Provided you pay me back by Friday, I ll lend… …
2provided that — provided that, providing that The form provided is generally preferred, and that may be omitted in both cases: • In summer he will show visitors around the chapel provided he likes their faces and they are not wearing shorts Linguist, 1992 • It… …
3provided that — ► if, or only if: »ILO conventions allow schoolchildren to work during their holidays and free time provided that strict safety measures are taken. Main Entry: ↑provide …
4provided that — variant UK US Main entry: provided …
5provided that — (Roget s IV) conj. Syn. on condition, in the event, with that understood; see if , supposing …
6Provided — Pro*vid ed, conj. On condition; by stipulation; with the understanding; if; usually followed by that; as, provided that nothing in this act shall prejudice the rights of any person whatever. [1913 Webster] Provided the deductions are logical,… …
7provided — UK [prəˈvaɪdɪd] / US [prəˈvaɪdəd] or provided that UK / US conjunction *** only if a particular thing happens or is done You can go out to play provided that you finish your homework first. Provided you pay me back by Friday, I ll lend you the… …
8provided — [[t]prəva͟ɪdɪd[/t]] CONJ SUBORD If you say that something will happen provided or provided that something else happens, you mean that the first thing will happen only if the second thing also happens. The other banks are going to be very eager to …
9provided — /preuh vuy did/, conj. on the condition or understanding (that); providing: I ll go provided that the others go, too. [1375 1425; late ME. See PROVIDE, ED2] Syn. in case, granted. See if. Ant. lest. Usage. The conjunctions PROVIDED and PROVIDING… …
10provided — Synonyms and related words: according as, accoutered, all ready, all set, armed, armed and ready, booted and spurred, briefed, catered, coached, cocked, endowed, equipped, familiarized, fitted, fitted out, furnished, good and ready, groomed,… …
