provided and providing
The words provided and providing are interchangeable when used to mean on condition that.
Provided and Providing
The words provided and providing are interchangeable when used to mean on condition that.Examples:
- Provided
that the weather is fine, we'll have a picnic on Saturday.
- Providing
that the weather is fine, we'll have a picnic on Saturday.
- Tony will
attend provided that Sarah is not chairing the meeting.
- The newspaper did not publish the
photographs because they were given by a confidential source who did so provided that we not release them before the elections.
No Need for That
The word that can be omitted.Examples:
- Provided
the weather is fine, we'll have a picnic on Saturday.
- Providing
the weather is fine, we'll have a picnic on Saturday.
PROVIDED IS MORE FORMAL
Some writers maintain that provided is preferable to providing as a conjunction meaning on condition that.
Both are acceptable. However, as some of your readers may prefer provided, it is safer to choose this option.
Some writers maintain that provided is preferable to providing as a conjunction meaning on condition that.
Both are acceptable. However, as some of your readers may prefer provided, it is safer to choose this option.
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