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As if/as though

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Unreal SituationsPlay
Use 'as if/as though' to describe scenarios that are imagined or hypothetical, not real. SlideHe talks as if he’s met celebrities, but he hasn’t.
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Exaggeration ToolPlay
It can be used to exaggerate a point for humor or effect. SlideShe screamed as though she'd seen a ghost.
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Cultural NuancePlay
Native speakers often use 'as if/as though' to subtly convey ironic or critical tones. SlideHe spends money as if he's a millionaire.