such
10 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of SUCH
1
always used before a noun
— used to say that something is great in degree, quality, or number
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I've been such a fool! [=I've been very foolish]
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How could you believe such nonsense?
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I've never seen such a (large) crowd here before.
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Where are you off to in such a rush?
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The building had deteriorated to such a degree [=so much] that they had to tear it down.
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I was surprised that the town had changed to such an extent. [=so much]
2
not used before a noun
— used to say that something has a quality that results in something specified
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The evidence is such as to leave no doubt of his guilt. = The evidence is such that there can be no doubt of his guilt.
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Her excitement was such that she could hardly contain herself. [=she was so excited that she could hardly contain herself]
3
always used before a noun
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of the kind specified
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The gun had his fingerprints on it. Such evidence [=evidence of that kind] leaves little doubt of his guilt.
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She has published her first sci-fi novel and hopes to write more such novels.
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No such agreement was made.
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I know it was an accident, but such people [=people like that] should not be allowed to drive.
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“Can I talk to Mary?” “I'm sorry. There is no such person here.” [=there is no one named Mary here]
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In such a situation (as this), it is important to remain calm.
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The magazine publishes articles about such varied subjects as astronomy, politics, and gardening.
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It will be documented in such a way/manner as to prevent misunderstanding. = It will be documented in such a way/manner that there can be no misunderstanding. [=it will be documented in a way that prevents misunderstanding]
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I've never heard of such a thing!
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“You will apologize at once!” “I'll do no such thing!” [=I will not apologize]
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There is no such thing as having too many friends. [=you cannot have too many friends]
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She said she was too busy or some such nonsense. [=or something similar]
2
such
/ˈsʌtʃ/
pronoun
2
such
/ˈsʌtʃ/
pronoun
Britannica Dictionary definition of SUCH
somewhat formal
1
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that kind or type of person or thing
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see also as such (below)
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She has a plan, if it may be called such. [=if it deserves to be called a plan; if it is good/practical enough to be referred to as a plan]
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He was not only a politician but also an inventor and well-known as such. [=well-known as an inventor]
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It is a serious problem and should be treated as such.
2
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something previously stated or specified
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If such is the decision, nothing further should be done.
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We were outnumbered and surrounded. Such being the case [=since that was the case], we had to surrender.
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If you retained a receipt, please enclose a copy of such. [=please enclose a copy of the receipt]
and such
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and things of that kind
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Pens, pencils, markers, and such are in this drawer.
as such
1
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of the usual or expected kind
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in the usual sense
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I have no boss as such [=there is no one who is actually my boss], but I do have to answer to my clients.
2
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by, of, or in itself
— used to indicate that something is being considered by itself and not along with other things
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see also 2such 1 (above)
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There's nothing wrong with gambling as such [=per se], but it's best to do it in moderation.
such is life
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life is like that and cannot be changed
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We've had our share of problems, but such is life.
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such
/ˈsʌtʃ/
adverb
3
such
/ˈsʌtʃ/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of SUCH
1
somewhat informal
— used to make a description more forceful
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The team has such tall players. [=the team's players are very tall]
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She wears such stylish clothes. [=her clothes are very stylish]
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She hasn't been in such good spirits lately.
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We had such a good time [=a very good time] at the party!
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It is such a long trip.
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It was such an awkward moment.
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Today was such a nice/beautiful day!
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I don't think that's such a good/great idea. [=I don't think that's a good idea]
2
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to the degree that is specified or understood
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Such violent movies (as these) are not suitable for children.
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We've never had such a cold winter (as this).
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I have never seen such a large cat!
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I had such a bad headache that I couldn't think straight.
ever such
such as
1
— used to introduce an example or series of examples
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You will need some form of identification, such as [=like] a driver's license.
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“I have my reasons for not wanting to go.” “Such as?” [=give me an example]
2
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of the specified kind
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In cases such as [=like] this (one), it's best to be cautious.
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Questions such as the one you've asked are difficult to answer.
such as it is
— used to say that something is not very good in quality or condition
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The meal, such as it was, was served quickly. [=the meal, which was not very good, was served quickly]
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Welcome to my humble home—such as it is.
