Suchlike: meaning, definitions and examples
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suchlike
[ sสtสlaษชk ]
similar items
Suchlike is used to refer to things that are similar or comparable to those already mentioned. It implies a type of generalization of the subjects under discussion. In conversation, it can often serve to streamline communication by grouping similar ideas or items together. It's frequently used in informal contexts and can indicate a casual comparison without needing to specify each individual item.
Synonyms
akin, comparable, like-minded, similar
Examples of usage
- We visited the museum and saw paintings, sculptures, and suchlike.
- He enjoys outdoor activities, hiking, cycling, and suchlike.
- The store sells clothing, gadgets, and suchlike.
Translations
Translations of the word "suchlike" in other languages:
๐ต๐น semelhante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช รคhnlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ sejenis
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะดัะฑะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ podobny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฎใใใช
๐ซ๐ท semblable
๐ช๐ธ similar
๐น๐ท benzeri
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฌํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ู ุงุซู
๐จ๐ฟ podobnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ podobnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฑปไผผ
๐ธ๐ฎ podoben
๐ฎ๐ธ lรญkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแกแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bษnzษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ similar
Etymology
The term 'suchlike' originates from the early 19th century and is derived from the phrase 'such like', which itself reflects the combination of 'such', indicating the nature or quality of something, and 'like', used to denote similarity. It has been utilized in English literature and common speech to categorize items or subjects that bear resemblance to the mentioned examples. The usage of 'suchlike' tends to appear in informal contexts, aiming for a more conversational tone. This term has persisted in usage, though it may not be as prevalent in modern technical or formal writing, marking its place as a colloquial expression.