As if Meaning in English
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɪf/, /ɪf
AZ-if or EZ-if
ˈæs/ /ˈɪf
AS-if
Definition
Used to say that something appears to be true, but really is not; or to introduce a hypothetical or imagined situation.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to express disbelief, sarcasm, or doubt: 'as if!' can stand alone to reject what someone just said. Used in comparisons and hypothetical statements. Beware, 'as if' shows the unreal or imagined nature of an event.
Spanish: como siPortuguese (BR): como sePortuguese (PT): como seChinese (Simplified): 仿佛 - 好像Chinese (Traditional): 彷彿 - 好像Hindi: जैसे किArabic: كما لوBengali: যেন - যেনও (অবিশ্বাস বা বিদ্রূপের জন্য)Russian: как будто - словноJapanese: まるで - ～かのようにVietnamese: như thểKorean: 마치 - 인 것처럼Turkish: sanki - güyaUrdu: گویا - جیسےIndonesian: seolah-olah - seperti
Example Sentences
He acts as if he knows everything.
basic
It looks as if it will rain today.
basic
She smiled as if nothing was wrong.
basic
As if I have time for that!
natural
He spends money as if he were rich.
natural
“You finished that already?” “As if! It’s way too hard.”
natural