conj · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Received-Pronunciation:/pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/
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CMU ARPABET:P R AH0 V AY1 D IH0 D
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
conj
Meaning 1
Only if (the stipulation that follows is true).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
You can go to the party provided you finish all your homework first.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: on condition that, only if, provided that, providing, as long as
Antonyms: unless
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verb
Meaning 2
simple past and past participle of provide
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
Translations
42 source translations are retained for this English entry.