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What is another word for if not for?

Pronunciation: [ɪf nˈɒt fɔː] (IPA)

The phrase "if not for" is commonly used to express a hypothetical situation where something did not happen. Some synonyms for this phrase include "were it not for," "had it not been for," and "but for." These alternatives convey the same meaning as "if not for" but may be more appropriate in certain contexts. "But for" is often used in legal or formal writing, while "were it not for" is used to express a more formal tone. "Had it not been for" is common in writing and speech and is suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with If not for

  • I would not know how I am supposed to feel about many stories if not for the fact that the TV news personalities make sad faces for sad stories and happy faces for happy stories.
    Dave Barry
  • I hadn't realized the number of people that are still interested in listening to what I am doing, people I would never know about if not for being online.
    Edgar Winter
  • Let people speak. Let people disagree. Communicate. Listen. Have high-respect, if not for your opponent, then for your own comportment and conduct as a good listener.
    Bryant McGill
  • Guess what bridges and covers up the gap or vacuum between the past and the present heroes/events? It is just compilation, documentation and publication of both the past and the present events, quotes, articles, writings, speeches, words, undertakings and stuffs like that. Thus, never ever hesitate or fail to record, document, compile and publish all the positive and impactful things that you yourself or others have written already. Listen up, you ought to do just that if not for any other reason, at least for the sake and use of the posterity ahead of you. Therefore, dare to do just that. For, you yourself and the posterity ahead will be glad that you did someday.
    Emeasoba George
  • Jealousy/Covetousness is all about being concerned with other people's blessings rather than yours. But may I tell you this. You shouldn't be concerned with anybody's blessing. Yes, because every living human is blessed. Oh! Yes, it's a matter of mentality. Besides, if not for any other thing/reason. At least, the life you are living presently is being denied to many people out there in the mortuary. At this juncture, I hope you've realized truly you are not expected to covet/jealous anyone for any reason. Thus, go ahead and appreciate whatever you've got currently. And do glorify/thank God almighty who is the sole giver and taker of life/grace/wisdom/insight/every other true blessing.
    Emeasoba George

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