# provided

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/ (US) · /pɹəvˈaɪdɪd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/provided
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. gave or supplied

verb · CEFR A2

gave someone something they needed or wanted.

For teachers: 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.

### 2. only if

conjunction · CEFR B1

used to say that something will happen only if another thing happens first.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- You can go to the party provided you finish your homework.
- The bank will approve the loan provided that the applicant can prove a steady source of income.
- The merger will proceed as scheduled provided that the regulatory body finds no evidence of anti-competitive behavior during its final review of the company's internal documents.

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