providing

American

[pruh-vahy-ding] / prəˈvaɪ dɪŋ /

conjunction

on the condition or understanding (that); provided.

He can stay here providing he works.

providing British

/ prəˈvaɪdɪŋ /

conjunction

on the condition or understanding (that)

I'll play, providing you pay me

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Commonly Confused

See provided.

Related Words

See if.

Etymology

Origin of providing

First recorded in 1375–1425, providing is from the late Middle English word provydyng. See provide, -ing ²

Example Sentences

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