Meaning
on the condition that; assuming that
Primary Function
Conditional restriction
Communicative Purpose
To set a specific condition that must be met
Pattern
Provided that
Core Structure
Provided that
Função primária
Conditional restriction
Propósito comunicativo
To set a specific condition that must be met
Situações de gatilho
Negotiations, contracts, promises with conditions
Contextos
Professional, academic, formal conversation
Padrão
Provided that
Estrutura central
Provided that
Slots de substituição
the condition clause
Colocados típicos
- Provided we receive funding
- Provided the weather holds
Substituições comuns
- providing (that)
- as long as
- so long as
- on condition that
Erros comuns
Using 'providing' and 'provided' inconsistently; incorrect verb form in main clause.
Similar / contraste
if, unless, assuming that
Interferências
Learners may confuse 'provided that' with the verb 'provided' meaning 'supplied', leading to errors like *'The report was provided that...'*, instead of the intended conditional meaning.
Família do chunk
- provided that
- provided
- assuming that
- assuming
- if
- unless
Nuance
More formal than 'if'; often used in formal, legal, or academic contexts.
Efeito pragmático
Sets up a condition, signaling that the main clause depends on the stated condition; can sound cautious or formal.
Dica de memória
if condition
Nota
Used to introduce a condition; more formal than 'if'.
Upgrade path
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