provided
Translation
provided, on the condition that
Examples
You can go out, provided you finish your homework.
You can go out, provided you finish your homework.
He will lend you the money, provided that you pay it back.
He will lend you the money, provided that you pay it back.
Grammar Patterns
provided (that) + [clause] on the condition that You can go, provided that you are careful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: if, on the condition that, as long as
Etymology
From the past participle of the verb 'provide', literally meaning 'it being provided that...'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as setting a 'provision' or a condition. 'I'll help, provided you help me first.'