if I have money, I will vs when I have money, I will

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'If I have money, I will' implies a condition that may or may not be met, while 'When I have money, I will' implies a certainty that the condition will be met. The choice between them depends on whether the speaker is uncertain or certain about having money in the future.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 1745 views

if I have money, I will

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a conditional statement.

This phrase is used to talk about a hypothetical situation where having money is a condition for doing something in the future.

Examples:

If I have money, I will buy a new car.
If I have money, I will travel around the world.
If I have money, I will invest in stocks.
If I have money, I will donate to charity.
If I have money, I will save for retirement.

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If... If I have money, they can't take him away from me.
I wonder if I have enough money.
I will burn the money if I can stay - for an hour alone with you.
And if I needed money, I have my mom's half of Cece's estate.
You know, I'll find the money if I have to.
I will decide if I like their money!
If I have my money, There'll be no more trouble.
Italian ships carry silks and spices and pilgrims, if they have money.
If you have money, come here.
If they have money and power.
Bad game Alexander Ostrovsky If you have money, you can buy love.
It's possible if you have money.
If you have money in America, you're somebody.
If you have money, come here.
Anything you ever dreamed of is there for your fingertips if you have money.
Why not, if we have money.
If I got money, if I shaved...
How come I have money if you don't work as club girl?
If I did have money, and I don't, I wouldn't be blowing it on smoke.
From my experience as a school teacher, I speak of 'wealth': you could go any place if you have money.

Alternatives:

If I get money, I will
If I come into money, I will
If I receive money, I will
If I am given money, I will
If money comes my way, I will

when I have money, I will

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a future action that is certain to happen when a condition is met.

This phrase is used to talk about a future action that will definitely happen once the condition of having money is fulfilled.

Examples:

When I have money, I will buy a new house.
When I have money, I will start my own business.
When I have money, I will go on a luxury vacation.
When I have money, I will support my family.
When I have money, I will pursue my dreams.

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When I have the money, then I will, definitely.
When I have money as I told you.
And when I have money, he gets upset because he can't humiliate me.
I have money, I just never have money.
You probably know that I don't really need to check with my accountant about money. I have money.
When I come back, I'll have money.
Okay, I have money now.
I am clumsy, but I have money.
I have money... a million yen.
I have money. It's nothing personal.
Yes... of course I have money.
I have money, take that...
I have money stashed at a hackerspace on Canal.
He was young, good-looking, I have money.
I have money in the briefcase.
We can negotiate, I have money.
I have money and people ready to work with you.
I'm smart because I have money.
I have money to buy a sausage.
Rich Player: I have money for everything.

Alternatives:

Once I have money, I will
As soon as I have money, I will
The moment I have money, I will
Whenever I have money, I will
At the point when I have money, I will

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if I have money, I will vs when I have money, I will