English Grammar – Using Provided, Definiton and Example Sentences Provided means if or only if. It is subordinating conjunction. It expresses condition and are used at the beginning of a subordinate clause. Example Sentences; They can listen to music provided they disturb nobody. I can afford to have a holiday provided that I earn 1000 dollars a day. His work provided no outlet for his energies and talents. I will send, always provided that you accept, my carriage for you on any day that you may appoint. You can borrow my notebook provided that you promise to use carefully.