as though

conjunction

: as if

Synonyms of as though

• like

Examples of as though in a Sentence

the applause was so great it was as though the toddler's dance class had been the Bolshoi Ballet

Recent Examples on the Web

Because resilience is often described as though humans are machines. — Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

The available performance hardware and sport-oriented chassis tuning give it enough capability that the driver can have fun without feeling as though the vehicle is constantly at odds with that. — New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026

The forward has also trademarked his nickname ‘Cold Palmer’, a nod to his celebration, crossing and rubbing his arms as though to warm himself up. — Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Always happy, but that hand reaching for the mouth as though to stop what the mouth had already helplessly let slip. — Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for as though

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

as though

conjunction

: as if