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When to use "if possible" and "when possible" in a sentence?

English Language & Usage Asked on March 24, 2021

What is the difference between these two sentences?

  • Choose tools that are listed in A if possible

  • Choose tools that are listed in A when possible

I want to know when to use if possible and when to use when possible

One Answer

Thanks for your question.

"if possible" means if something is possible

"when possible" means when something is possible

So the difference is when VS if.

"when" leads an adverbial clause(time) and means a specific point of time.

"if" leads a conditional clause(also an adverbial clause) and means "assumption"

For example: When possible, please call me.= when available, please call me.

If possible, please call me.= If available, please call me.

The only difference is "when" vs "if".

You should study the words "if" and "when".

Correct answer by Brandon on March 24, 2021

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