English Phrase of the Day

as though

Definitions

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as though
1. conj. As to suggest the idea that; as if, as would be true if.
I felt sick, as though I'd just eaten a dozen bad oysters.
She reached out, as though to touch my face.
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.
though
1. adv. (conjunctive) Despite that; however.
I will do it, though.
2. adv. (degree) Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed.
"Man, it's hot in here." — "Isn't it, though?".
3. conj. Despite the fact that; although.

Why is she behaving as though you are.

It looks as though it will pass muster.

Trying to make it appear as though the subject matter fits, but really just crushing it beyond recognition.

Do you hear that sound in the distance, as though a music echoing?

A crash of glass, off left, as though they had breached the building.

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