What is another word for as though?

Pronunciation: [az ðˈə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The phrase "as though" is commonly used to indicate something that is not actually happening, but which is being imagined or perceived. There are many synonyms for this phrase, each with their own nuances and connotations. Some examples include "as if," which is commonly used to describe hypothetical situations or imagined scenarios. Another synonym is "like," which is often used in comparisons or similes. "In the manner of" is a more formal version of these phrases, used to describe something being done in a particular manner. Other synonyms for "as though" include "as it were," "as perceptive," and "as if by magic".

What are the hypernyms for As though?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with As though

  • True science is never speculative; it employs hypotheses as suggesting points for inquiry, but it never adopts the hypotheses as though they were demonstrated propositions.
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  • Sometimes when I get home at night in Washington I feel as though I had been in a great traffic jam.
    Grace Abbott
  • Live as though it were your last day on earth. Some day you will be right.
    Robert Anthony
  • Thou wilt find rest from vain fancies if thou doest every act in life as though it were thy last.
    Aristotle
  • Do not rely on unplanned music; it comes out as though it were planned, but planned by someone you cross the street to avoid.
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