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As if vs. As though
As if
Examples:
He stared at the painting, as if seeing it for the first time.She exhaled slowly, as if trying to calm her nerves.The child giggled, as if understanding the joke perfectly.
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This word has no synonymsAntonyms:
This word has no antonymsAs though
/æz ðəʊ/Examples:
She moved the chess piece as though she was confident.He smiled at her as though he hadn't seen her for years.The cat purred contentedly as though it owned the world.
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Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Both as if and as though are used to suggest a situation that may not be true.
- They often indicate a hypothetical or imaginary situation.
- The phrases can be used interchangeably in most contexts, especially in informal speech.
- Generally, as though is considered a bit more formal than as if.
- In formal writing, prefer as though to maintain an academic tone.
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