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Synonyms & Similar Words
suppose
imagine
conjecture
speculate
hypothesize
ponder
consider
reflect
deliberate
muse
wonder
question
doubt
query
posit
presume
assume
theorize
rationalize
envision
picture
fantasize
dream
envisage
conceptualize
ideate
brainstorm
think
cerebrate
ruminate
meditate
contemplate
Meaning of What If
The primary meaning of "What If" is to introduce a hypothetical or uncertain situation or possibility.
Definitions
- Used to introduce a hypothetical or uncertain situation or possibility
- To speculate or consider a particular scenario or outcome
- To introduce a question or suggestion about a particular situation or possibility
Etymology of What If
The phrase "What If" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "what" was used as an interrogative pronoun and "if" was used as a conjunction to introduce a hypothetical or uncertain situation
The modern usage of "What If" as a phrase to introduce speculation or consideration of a particular scenario or outcome has evolved over time, influenced by various linguistic and cultural factors
Example Uses
- What if it rains tomorrow, should we cancel the picnic?
- I wonder what if I had taken that job offer, would I be happier now?
- What if we could travel back in time, where would we go?
- Suppose what if the company goes bankrupt, what would happen to our investments?
- Imagine what if you won the lottery, how would you spend the money?
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
certainty
fact
reality
truth
actuality
surely
undoubtedly
clearly
obviously
decidedly
unquestionably
indisputably
undoubtedly
necessarily
inevitably
inexorably
unconditionally
absolutely
definitely
positively
surely
firmly
confidently