such

[sʌtʃ]

such Definition

• 1. used to emphasize a description of someone or something
• 2. of the type previously mentioned or easily defined

Using such: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "such" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She has never seen such a beautiful sunset before.

• Example

  I have never heard such nonsense in my life!

• Example

  He is such a kind person.

• Example

  Such was his determination that he refused to give up.

such Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for such

• like
• similar
• same
• identical
• corresponding

Antonyms for such

• different
• unlike

Phrases with such

• as such

  in the exact sense indicated

  Example

  The company is not a bank as such, but it does offer some banking services.

• such and such

  used to refer vaguely to an unspecified thing or things

  Example

  I can't remember the name of the restaurant - you know, the one on such and such street.

• such as

  for example

  Example

  There are many types of fruit such as apples, oranges, and bananas.

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Summary: such in Brief

The word 'such' [sʌtʃ] is used to emphasize a description of someone or something, or to refer to something of a previously mentioned type. It can be used as a determiner, pronoun, or adverb. Examples include 'She has never seen such a beautiful sunset before,' and 'He is such a kind person.' 'Such' also appears in phrases like 'such as,' which means 'for example.'