such
Americanadjective
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of the kind, character, degree, extent, etc., of that or those indicated or implied.
Such a man is dangerous.
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of that particular kind or character.
The food, such as it was, was plentiful.
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like or similar.
tea, coffee, and such commodities.
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(used with omission of an indication of comparison) of so extreme a kind; so great, good, bad, etc..
He is such a liar.
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being as stated or indicated.
Such is the case.
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being the person or thing or the persons or things indicated.
If any member be behind in his dues, such member shall be suspended.
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definite but not specified; such and such.
Allow such an amount for food and such an amount for rent.
adverb
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so; very; to such a degree.
such pleasant people.
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in such a way or manner.
pronoun
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such a person or thing or such persons or things.
kings, princes, and such.
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someone or something indicated or exemplified.
He claims to be a friend but is not such.
idioms
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as such. as.
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such as,
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of the kind specified.
A plan such as you propose will never succeed.
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for example.
He considers quiet pastimes, such as reading and chess, a bore.
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determiner
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of the sort specified or understood
such books shouldn't be sold here
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( as pronoun )
such is life
robbers, rapists, and such
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so great; so much
such a help
I've never seen such weeping
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in the capacity previously specified or understood
a judge as such hasn't so much power
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in itself or themselves
intelligence as such can't guarantee success
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specific, but not known or named
at such and such a time
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for example
animals, such as elephants and tigers
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of a similar kind as; like
people such as your friend John make me angry
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of the (usually small) amount, etc
the food, such as there was, was excellent
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so that: used to express purpose or result
power such that it was effortless
adverb
Etymology
Origin of such
First recorded before 900; Middle English suilch, such, swulch, Old English swelc, swilc; equivalent to so 1 + like 1; cognate with German solch, Old Norse slīkr, Gothic swaleiks
Example Sentences
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Rivals such as Signal, Telegram and homegrown platforms like Koo exist, but none match in popularity.
From BBC
The 34-year-old is now launching a new ITV reality show called The Heat, but dedicates much of her time to investigating topics such as cosmetic surgery, adult entertainment and online trolling.
From BBC
Fearing higher utility costs or job losses, communities around the country have sought to block or delay new data-center projects, part of growing resistance to such projects.
Instead, he plowed money into services such as ski valets, who wear yellow jackets and help guests carry their gear.
With such a hideous start to the campaign, getting back in the hunt must feel like the second chance they thought they'd never have.
From BBC
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