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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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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Both as if and as though can be used interchangeably, so focus more on consistency in your writing style.
- As if tends to be used more frequently in informal settings or speech.
- As though might be perceived as slightly more formal or literary.
- Both phrases introduce a comparison with an imagined or unreal scenario.
- Neither phrase changes in meaning whether used in past, present, or future contexts.
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