Provided that Meaning in English
expression
pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət
pruh-VY-did THAT, pruh-VY-did thuht
pɹəvˈaɪdɪd/ /ðˈæt
pruh-VY-did THAT
Definition
Used to express a condition that must be met for something else to happen; it means "if and only if."
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal; often used in contracts, legal language, or formal speech. Usually at the start or middle of a sentence. Can be replaced by 'as long as' or 'if' in less formal contexts, but 'provided that' is stronger and more precise.
Spanish: siempre que - con tal de que - siempre y cuandoPortuguese (BR): desde que - contanto que - sePortuguese (PT): desde que - contanto que - seChinese (Simplified): 只要 - 前提是Chinese (Traditional): 只要 - 前提是Hindi: यदि - बशर्ते किArabic: شريطة أن - بشرط أنBengali: যদি - যদি এবং কেবলমাত্রRussian: при условии что - если и только еслиJapanese: ただし～の場合に限り - ～であることを条件にVietnamese: miễn là - với điều kiện làKorean: ~하는 경우에 한해 - ~라는 조건으로Turkish: şartıyla - koşuluyla - sağlanması halindeUrdu: بشرط کہ - اگر اور صرف اگرIndonesian: dengan syarat bahwa - asalkan
Example Sentences
You can go out provided that you finish your homework.
basic
We will help you provided that you ask politely.
basic
You can borrow my book provided that you return it tomorrow.
basic
Tickets are refundable provided that you cancel within 24 hours.
natural
You’re welcome to join us provided that you agree to our rules.
natural
We’ll start the meeting on time provided that everyone arrives by nine.
natural