conditions (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kənˈdɪʃənz/

Definition

The circumstances or factors affecting the way people live or work, or the state of something.

Examples

• The working conditions in the factory were harsh, with long hours and low pay.

• Despite the challenging weather conditions, the hikers managed to reach the summit.

• The patient's medical conditions required constant monitoring by nurses.

How to Use conditions

under certain conditions (prepositional phrase)

only if specific requirements are met — "The experiment will succeed only under certain conditions."

on condition that (idiom)

provided that; with the stipulation that — "I will lend you the car on condition that you fill up the tank."

in good condition (collocation)

in a well-maintained or undamaged state — "The antique furniture was still in surprisingly good condition."

Synonyms of conditions

Words with a similar meaning to conditions:

• terms
• circumstances
• prerequisites
• stipulations

Antonyms of conditions

Words with the opposite meaning to conditions:

• freedoms
• exceptions

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