grammar · neutral
Provided (that) / Providing (that) + clause
Used to introduce a condition meaning 'as long as' or 'on condition that'; more formal than 'if'.
Examples
“Provided that the data are accurate, we can proceed with the analysis.”
“Providing that there is enough funding, the project will start next month.”
“You can borrow the book provided you return it within two weeks.”
Band 8 sentence
“Provided that appropriate safeguards are introduced, the policy could significantly reduce carbon emissions.”
Collocations
- Provided (that) + clause
Common mistakes
Provided the weather will be fine, we go on the trip.→Provided the weather is fine, we will go on the trip.
You can come provided that you will finish your homework.→You can come provided that you finish your homework.
Say it for a higher band
5If + clause→6As long as + clause→7+Provided (that) / Providing (that) + clause
Synonyms
As long as
If
Easily confused
If + clause
“If it rains, the match will be cancelled.”
Unless + clause
“Unless you study, you will fail the exam.”
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