as if

Idioms  

1. Also, as though. As it would be, as in He decided to accept, as if it really mattered, or John scowled as though he were really angry. The first idiom dates from the late 1500s, the variant from the late 1700s. Also see make as if.

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Example Sentences

Da Costa realizes that journey with unforced naturalism, as if the camera just happened to be there to capture it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

"If Scotland don't win then we'll still celebrate as if they did," they said.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Waders with nets worked their way through the massive body of water, as if this were a little backyard pool with some tree debris.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2026

It’s as if Mr. Jackman’s Wolverine from “Logan” turned into his Jean Valjean from “Les Misérables.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

I study his face, as if it somehow has the answers to what doesn’t make sense.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam