such
such (suc̸h)
adjective
- of the kind mentioned or implied a man such as his father
- of the same or a similar kind; like pens, pencils, crayons, and such supplies
- certain but not specified; whatever at such time as you go
- so extreme, so much, so great, etc.: used, according to the context, for emphasis embarrassed by such praise
Etymology: ME suche < OE swilc, swelc, akin to Ger solch, Goth swaleiks < PGmc *swalika-: for components see so & like
adverb
to so great a degree; so such good news
- such a person (or persons) or thing (or things) such as live by the sword
- the person or thing mentioned or implied such was her nature
as such
- as being what is indicated or suggested
- in itself a name, as such, means nothing
such as
- for example
- like or similar to (something specified)
such as it is (or was, etc.)
being the kind it is (or was, etc.): used in referring to something in either an apologetic or a derogatory way
such
modif.
such
pron.
as such
Preposition: as
- disease: Longer term, there is the risk of complications such as heart disease, strokes, blindness and amputation.
- arthritis: Some specific health issues are also addressed such as arthritis, pregnancy and eating disorders.
- depression: Anterior cingulate pathology has been implicated in emotional disorders such as depression and schizophrenia.
- education: Its focus is the application of information and communications technologies in areas such as education, health, transport and libraries.
- housing: Staff can offer advice on a wide range of issues such as housing, welfare and legal information.
- oil: Frying with more stable oils, such as olive oil, is not associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure.
Modifying Another Word
- precisely: It is precisely such reports and the actions and statements of the government which give the green light to the ' political backlash ' .
Adjective complement with noun phrase
- cover: They cover issues such as direct marketing and the European Union's Directive on Data Protection.
- include: Most of the little car parks around the area we found to be free which included places such as Ranworth and Salhouse.
- contain: Updating is particularly important when the file contains information such as a weekly schedule or a deadline for a program funding announcement.
- specialize: Some areas of specialized knowledge such as water chemistry or radiation protection can be vital.
- emerge: McLoone is in emerging markets such as Poland for the long haul.
- exist: So, XenSource is now trying to link its management tools into existing packages such as HP OpenView and CA Unicenter.
Modifies a noun
- thing: I would have thought that a lack of body would put DS above such things.
- circumstance: In such circumstances the director may be required to contribute to the assets of the company in the process of liquidation.
- case: A lot of our clients have successfully claimed for taxes not subject to HK taxes in such cases.
- matter: Such matters are therefore played out in the ' public ' arena.
- person: It aims to have one such person in every workplace with UNISON members.
- information: You should neither act, nor refrain from action, on the basis of any such information.
Used with adjective complement
- track: Some classic swing tracks such as Jumping Jive and Is you is?
Browse dictionary entries near such
- succuss
- succumb
- succulent
- succubus
- Succoth
- succotash
- succory
- succor
- succinylcholine chloride
- succinic acid
- such and such
- such as
- such as it is
- suchlike
- Suchow
- suck
- sucker
- sucker punch
- suckerfish
- sucking louse
