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Definition as if in British English

as if phrase

phrase
1

in such a way that something seems to be true

Example

It looks as if it's going to rain.

Example

Jack smiled as though he was enjoying a private joke.

Synonyms and related words
as if bottom-up by dint of something
2

used when you are describing something and you imagine an explanation for it that you know is not the real one

Example

The house was in such a mess - it looked as though a bomb had dropped on it.

Synonyms and related words
after all as as a matter of fact
3

used for emphasizing that something is not true or is not important

Example

'Don't get lost or anything, will you?' 'As if I would - I'm not stupid.'

Example

Why was he worrying about the interview? - As if it mattered anyway!

Synonyms and related words
whatever anyhow anyway hardly scarcely actually
Definition as if in British English