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I wish that. For example, If only I had known you were coming I would have met your plane, or If only it would snow on Christmas Eve. [c. a.d. 1000] For a synonym, see would that.

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Words nearby if only

if it ain't broke don't fix it, if looks could kill, I.F.L.W.U., If music be the food of love, play on, Ifni, if only, I formation, -iformes, IFP, IFR, I.F.S.
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