such
such definition
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
pronoun
- 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
such Idioms
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
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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