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as if
1. conj. As though; in a manner suggesting.
The old man stumbled, as if he were about to fall.
2. conj. In mimicry of.
When the teacher's back was turned, the class clown would hold his stomach as if he were ill.
3. interj. Refers to something that the speaker deems highly unlikely.
"I'm going to clean your whole house." "As if!".
Analysis
As
1. n. plural of A
She went from getting Cs and Ds to earning straight As.
2. adv. To such an extent or degree.
You’re not as tall as I am.
It's not as well made, but it's twice as expensive.
if		©
1. conj. Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition or choice.
If it rains, I shall get wet.
2. conj. (computing) In the event that a statement is true (a programming statement that acts in a similar manner).
If A, then B, else C.
3. conj. Supposing that; used with past or past perfect subjunctive indicating that the condition is closed.

Example Sentences

As if you didn't know!  He pauses as if he doesn't know what to do.  She sighs as if he's not been listening.  It was as if she was possessed.  He approaches her as if to throw her out.

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