Word
provided
Phoneticspro·vid·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/
UK/pɹəvˈaɪdɪd/
Definitions
01gave or supplied
A2 · Elementary
v. gave someone something they needed or wanted.
v. the past tense of provide, meaning to have made something available or to have equipped someone with a necessary resource.
“The hotel provided us with fresh towels every morning of our stay.”
“The local government provided emergency funding to the small businesses that were most affected by the sudden flood damage.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'with' when followed by the object being given.
02only if
B1 · Intermediate
conj. used to say that something will happen only if another thing happens first.
conj. introduces a condition or stipulation that must be met for a statement to be true or for an action to occur.
“You can borrow my car provided you fill the tank with petrol before you return it.”
“The merger will proceed as planned, provided that the regulatory board approves the final environmental impact report by the end of the quarter.”
Usage
Can be used with or without 'that' (provided that) with no change in meaning.
Pitfall
I will go provided that if you come too.
I will go provided that you come too.
Do not use 'if' immediately after 'provided that' as they both serve the same conditional purpose.
Antonyms
Grammar
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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