What if…?

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conjunction

Used to ask about the different outcomes that could have occurred from an action or situation.

What if I had taken that job in New York?
Visual representation of "what if…?" - Used to ask about the different outcomes that could have occurred from an action or situation

Often appears as...

  • what if i
  • what if we
conjunction

Used to suggest a situation that might happen in the future.

What if it rains on our wedding day?
Visual representation of "what if…?" - Used to suggest a situation that might happen in the future

Often appears as...

  • what if it
  • what if she
conjunction

Used to show worry or fear about a possible future situation.

What if the test results come back positive?
Visual representation of "what if…?" - Used to show worry or fear about a possible future situation

Often appears as...

  • what if the
  • what if this
conjunction

Used to suggest a hypothetical scenario for consideration.

What if we tried using a different method?
Visual representation of "what if…?" - Used to suggest a hypothetical scenario for consideration

Often appears as...

  • what if we
  • what if all
conjunction

Used to ask about the different outcomes that could have occurred from an action or situation.

What if I had taken that job in New York?
Visual representation of "what if…?" - Used to ask about the different outcomes that could have occurred from an action or situation

Often appears as...

  • what if i
  • what if we
conjunction

Used to suggest a situation that might happen in the future.

What if it rains on our wedding day?
Visual representation of "what if…?" - Used to suggest a situation that might happen in the future

Often appears as...

  • what if it
  • what if she
conjunction

Used to show worry or fear about a possible future situation.

What if the test results come back positive?
Visual representation of "what if…?" - Used to show worry or fear about a possible future situation

Often appears as...

  • what if the
  • what if this
conjunction

Used to suggest a hypothetical scenario for consideration.

What if we tried using a different method?
Visual representation of "what if…?" - Used to suggest a hypothetical scenario for consideration

Often appears as...

  • what if we
  • what if all
Definition 1 of 4
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LampPro Tip 1/3

Considering Alternatives

Explore different outcomes for past events you can't change to understand their potential impact.

Illustration for Considering Alternatives
What if I had studied harder for the exam?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Expressing Regret

Use 'what if' to express feelings of regret about a choice not made.

Illustration for Expressing Regret
What if I had never moved away?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Exploring Scenarios

Imagine various scenarios to think creatively or strategically.

Illustration for Exploring Scenarios
What if we had invented this technology first?
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