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assumingas‧sum‧ing /əˈsjuːmɪŋ $ əˈsuː-/ AWL (also asˈsuming that) conjunction   when something will happen if something else happens first► if · I'll give you twenty pounds if you fix my computer for me.· If she does well in her exams, she will be going to college in October. ► only if use this to emphasize that something will only happen if something else happens first, but will definitely not happen if the first thing does not: · OK, I'll tell you, but only if you promise not to tell anyone else.· Seat belts are effective only if they are correctly adjusted. ► on condition (that) use this when you agree to do something only if someone first promises or agrees to do something else: · I'll lend you the money on condition you pay it back within three weeks.· Many surgeons offer patients an operation only on condition that they stop smoking. ► as long as/provided (that)/providing (that) use this when something will be possible or satisfactory only if something else happens or is done: · You'll be quite safe as long as you follow my instructions.· You can come and see the baby so long as you don't make any noise.· Provided we have your order by the end of March, the price will be £500.· Of course we'll look after your kids, providing you can drop them off at our house, that is. ► assuming (that) use this when something will happen or something is possible only if what you think might be true really is true: · Assuming that this painting really is a Van Gogh, how much do you think it's worth?· All we have to do is to explain the problem to her, assuming of course that she's prepared to listen. used when talking about an event or situation that might happen, and what you will do if it happens:  Assuming that you get a place at university, how are you going to finance your studies? |