This page lists 9 conjunctions that start with P, running alphabetically from “Provided” to “Provided always that”. Most of them set conditions or flag assumptions, while a few add extra points. You can use them in everyday conversation, formal writing, contracts, and rules.

Conjunctions are words that join clauses and show how ideas connect, such as a condition, an addition, or an assumption. Some are very old, and “peradventure” appears in the King James Bible, where it means “perhaps” or “in case”.

Below you’ll find the table with the conjunction, its definition, an example usage, and a description.

Conjunction: The word or phrase itself, listed so you can quickly spot each option and compare similar forms like “provided” and “providing” side by side.

Definition: A short, plain-English meaning of each conjunction, including its type, so you know exactly what it expresses before you use it.

Example usage: A sample sentence showing the conjunction in a real context, which helps you copy the structure and place it correctly in your own writing.

Description: A brief note on tone, formality, and typical settings, so you can judge whether a conjunction suits casual talk, business writing, or legal documents.

Conjunctions

ConjunctionDefinitionExample usage
ProvidedA subordinating conjunction meaning “on the condition that”; short for “provided that”.You can borrow the car, provided you return it by six.
Provided thatA subordinating conjunction phrase meaning “only if” or “on the condition that”.The refund is valid provided that you keep the receipt.
ProvidingA subordinating conjunction meaning “on the condition that”; a variant of “provided”.We’ll go hiking tomorrow, providing the weather stays dry.
Providing thatA subordinating conjunction phrase meaning “if and only if” or “on condition that”.Providing that everyone arrives on time, we can start the meeting at nine.
PresumingA subordinating conjunction meaning “assuming that” or “if it is taken for granted that”.Presuming the train is on time, we should reach the city by noon.
Presuming thatA subordinating conjunction phrase meaning “on the assumption that”.Presuming that you have already eaten, I only made a small dinner.
PlusAn informal conjunction meaning “and also” or “in addition to the fact that”.The room is cheap, plus it has a great view.
PeradventureAn archaic conjunction meaning “lest” or “in case”; it can also mean “perhaps”.He watched the road closely, peradventure the messenger should come.
Provided always thatA formal subordinating conjunction phrase meaning “on the strict condition that”.The lease may be renewed, provided always that the rent is paid in full.

Descriptions

Provided
A conditional conjunction that sets a requirement for something else to happen. It is common in contracts, rules, and formal instructions, though it also shows up in everyday speech.
Provided that
A slightly more formal version of “provided”. It spells out the condition clearly and is often used in legal, business, and academic writing.
Providing
A conditional conjunction used interchangeably with “provided” in most everyday contexts. Some style guides prefer “provided”, but “providing” is widely accepted.
Providing that
The fuller form of “providing”. It introduces a condition that must be met before the main statement holds true.
Presuming
Used to introduce an assumption the speaker is working from. It is less common than “assuming” but appears in both spoken and written English.
Presuming that
A more explicit version of “presuming”. It flags an assumption before stating a conclusion or plan that depends on it.
Plus
A casual way to add another point, often at the start of a clause. Many writers avoid it in formal work, but it is very common in conversation and marketing copy.
Peradventure
A rare, old-fashioned word found mostly in older literature and religious texts. Today it mainly turns up when someone wants to sound deliberately antique.
Provided always that
A legal-sounding phrase used in contracts and statutes to add a firm condition or exception. It is rarely heard in everyday conversation.
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