I've heard somewhere that there's a slight difference between "as though" and "as if" as to when they are used. Can you explain this?
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Rebecca
We use "as if" and "as though" to make comparisons and to talk about an imaginary situation or a situation that may not be true but is likely or possible. They have a similar meaning. Both are commonly used after verbs like "feel" and "look". "As if" is the more commonly used expression, and has its own distinct use to express disbelief. Ex: She moved her hands as if she was drowning. Ex: It looks as though we won't be able to finish our project on time. Ex: What do you mean you don't want to come to the party. As if! (colloquial use to express disbelief, cannot be replaced with "as though")
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