American English

How to pronounce condition

noun · verbB1Very common word
knDIHshn

/kʰn̩ˈdɪ.ʃn̩/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

the state that a person or thing is in, especially how good or bad it is

What to listen for

The first and last syllables can be very short, with the /n/ carrying the syllable: /kʰn̩ˈdɪ.ʃn̩/.

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Meanings & examples

noun

the state that a person or thing is in, especially how good or bad it is

The old sofa is still in good condition.

The rental car was in terrible condition.

Common phrases & grammar

in good condition · in poor condition · working condition

[person/thing] + be + in + good/bad condition

the condition of + noun

noun

the facts and surroundings that affect how people live, work, or do something

The workers want better working conditions.

These weather conditions are dangerous for small boats.

Common phrases & grammar

working conditions · living conditions · weather conditions · difficult conditions

live/work + in + good/poor conditions

under + these/those conditions + clause

noun

an illness or health problem that a doctor identifies or treats

He has a heart condition.

The doctor treated her skin condition.

Good to know

For a health problem, English often uses condition; Spanish usually uses afección or enfermedad, not condición.

Common phrases & grammar

medical condition · chronic condition · heart condition · skin condition

have + a medical condition

be diagnosed with + a condition

noun

something that must happen or be true before something else can happen or be accepted

Payment is a condition of the agreement.

You can borrow the car on one condition: fill the tank.

Common phrases & grammar

a condition of the agreement · meet a condition · on one condition

a condition for + noun/gerund

on condition that + subject + verb

Useful expressions

terms and conditions

the rules and details of an agreement or service

Read the terms and conditions before you sign.

on condition that

only if something happens or is true

You can stay on condition that you keep quiet.

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