Such: meaning, definitions and examples
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such
[ sสtส ]
indefinite pronoun
Used to emphasize a particular fact or condition.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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such |
to emphasize the quality or description of a noun, often in a surprising or extreme way.
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so |
to emphasize adjectives and adverbs, used more informally and often for casual conversation. Usually followed by a clause explaining the result or reason.
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very |
to emphasize adjectives and adverbs, used widely in both formal and informal contexts. It intensifies the word it's associated with.
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extremely |
to intensify adjectives or adverbs, indicating a very high degree of something. Often used in more formal contexts.
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Examples of usage
- Such is life.
- She is such a kind person.
- I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
- It's such a shame that he couldn't make it.
- He has never faced such a difficult challenge before.
used before a noun to emphasize its quality
Of the type previously mentioned or inferred; similar.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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such |
Use 'such' to emphasize the description of something. Often used to show a high degree, extent, or quality.
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similar |
Use 'similar' to indicate that two or more things share some qualities but are not exactly the same.
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like |
Use 'like' to show similarity or compare with something else. Often used in casual speech or writing.
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same |
Use 'same' to indicate that two or more things are exactly alike or identical.
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Examples of usage
- He had never met such a beautiful woman before.
- Such behavior is unacceptable.
- I have never seen such a mess in my life.
- It's such a lovely day today.
- She is such a talented artist.
Translations
Translations of the word "such" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช solch
๐ฎ๐ฉ seperti itu
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ taki
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฎใใใช
๐ซ๐ท tel
๐ช๐ธ tal
๐น๐ท bรถyle
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทธ๋ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุซู ูุฐุง
๐จ๐ฟ takovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ takรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟๆ ท็
๐ธ๐ฎ tak
๐ฎ๐ธ slรญkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะฝะดะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ belษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ tal
Etymology
The word 'such' can be traced back to Old English, where it was used as a pronoun and later as an adjective. Its usage has evolved over time to emphasize a particular fact or condition, or to describe something of a similar type. The word has been used in English literature and everyday language for centuries, adding emphasis and specificity to statements and descriptions.