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〜ようなら: if it seems that; if it turns out
N3 · 03 Conditions and consequences
Gives advice for the case that things look a certain way.
Plain form + ようなら. You judge from how things look and then say what to do. The result is often advice or a request. It is softer than 〜なら, which just picks up a topic.
Examples
熱が下がらないようなら、病院へ行ったほうがいい。
If your fever does not go down, you had better go to the hospital.
時間が足りないようなら、先に始めてください。
If it looks like time is short, please start without me.