as if

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.

Example Sentences

It felt as if a third Bayern goal was coming for a few minutes before Kane scored it - but Maresca seemed slow to react, and only made changes after his team had gone 3-1 down.

From BBC

Indeed, in places, Orange County looks as if Disney didn’t stop at Tomorrowland but instead kept right on building.

From Los Angeles Times

Fox framed Erika Kirk’s Wikipedia page as if it were on the chopping block, but in reality, her article was kept with a clear consensus and with a 4–1 ratio of editors voicing support.

From Slate

But here he is, sounding as if he thinks he has to do everything by himself.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s not as if the next pitcher shut down the Phillies.

From Los Angeles Times