as though

conjunction
UK: /æz ðoʊ/
US: /æz ðoʊ/

  1. In a way that suggests something is true, even if it is not.

    1. He acted as though nothing had happened, very strange. [ ] [ ]
    2. She behaved as though she was the queen, but nobody cared. [ ] [ ]

  2. To describe how something appears or seems to be.

    1. It looks as though it might rain, take your umbrella. [ ] [ ]
    2. The building looked as though it was deserted, because nobody entered. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

as if seemingly like
as though idiom

  1. As if; like

    1. He spends money as though he had won the lottery yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. She walks as though she has somewhere important to be everyday. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "as though" in English means: In a way that suggests something is true, even if it is not., To describe how something appears or seems to be..

The phonetic transcription of "as though" is /æz ðoʊ/ in British English and /æz ðoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "as though": as if, seemingly, like.

Example usage of "as though": "He acted as though nothing had happened, very strange.". More examples on the page.