Can PHP arrays be manipulated to mimic multi-dimensional arrays?

Yes, PHP arrays can be manipulated to mimic multi-dimensional arrays by using nested arrays within the main array. This can be achieved by storing arrays as elements within the main array, creating the illusion of multi-dimensional arrays. By accessing elements using multiple indices or keys, you can work with the data as if it were a multi-dimensional array. 

// Mimicking a multi-dimensional array using nested arrays
$multiDimArray = array(
    "row1" => array("value1", "value2"),
    "row2" => array("value3", "value4")
);

// Accessing elements as if it were a multi-dimensional array
echo $multiDimArray["row1"][0]; // Output: value1
echo $multiDimArray["row2"][1]; // Output: value4

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