such
of the kind, character, degree, extent, etc., of that or those indicated or implied: Such a man is dangerous.
of that particular kind or character: The food, such as it was, was plentiful.
like or similar: tea, coffee, and such commodities.
(used with omission of an indication of comparison) of so extreme a kind; so great, good, bad, etc.: He is such a liar.
being as stated or indicated: Such is the case.
being the person or thing or the persons or things indicated: If any member be behind in his dues, such member shall be suspended.
definite but not specified; such and such: Allow such an amount for food and such an amount for rent.
so; very; to such a degree: such pleasant people.
in such a way or manner.
such a person or thing or such persons or things: kings, princes, and such.
someone or something indicated or exemplified: He claims to be a friend but is not such.
Idioms about such
as such. as1 (def. 28).
such as,
of the kind specified: A plan such as you propose will never succeed.
for example: He considers quiet pastimes, such as reading and chess, a bore.
Origin of such
1Words Nearby such
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How to use such in a sentence
There is no such thing as speech so hateful or offensive it somehow “justifies” or “legitimizes” the use of violence.
such is her burgeoning popularity Toomey is looking to employ more instructors to lead her highly personalized exercise classes.
How Taryn Toomey’s ‘The Class’ Became New York’s Latest Fitness Craze | Lizzie Crocker | January 9, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTA few years back, designer John Galliano was fined by the government for sharing just such anti-semitic sentiments in public.
Politicians Only Love Journalists When They're Dead | Luke O’Neil | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe eating disorder field remains divided over the potential efficacy of such measures.
How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models | Carrie Arnold | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTNo one seems to know who that is—or why they would want to do such a thing.
Phylicia Rashad and the Cult of Cosby Truthers | Stereo Williams | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST
I hate to be long at my toilette at any time; but to delay much in such a matter while travelling is folly.
We should have to admit that the new law does little or nothing to relieve such a situation.
Readings in Money and Banking | Chester Arthur PhillipsThat the inconstancy of such notices, in cases equally important, proves they did not proceed from any such agent.
As such it is now presented to the public for whatever meed of praise or censure it is found to deserve.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.Yet if there is a measure of untruth in such pretty flatteries, one needs to be superhuman in order to condemn them harshly.
Children's Ways | James Sully
British Dictionary definitions for such
/ (sʌtʃ) /
of the sort specified or understood: such books shouldn't be sold here
(as pronoun): such is life; robbers, rapists, and such
so great; so much: such a help; I've never seen such weeping
as such
in the capacity previously specified or understood: a judge as such hasn't so much power
in itself or themselves: intelligence as such can't guarantee success
such and such specific, but not known or named: at such and such a time
such as
for example: animals, such as elephants and tigers
of a similar kind as; like: people such as your friend John make me angry
of the (usually small) amount, etc: the food, such as there was, was excellent
such that so that: used to express purpose or result: power such that it was effortless
(intensifier): such nice people; such a nice person that I gave him a present
Origin of such
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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