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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | swilc |
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such S1 W1
1 of the same kind as the thing or person which has already been mentioned : 
Such behavior is just not acceptable in this school.The rules make it quite clear what should be done in such a situation. A victory for Brazil had been predicted and such indeed was the result.
Such behavior is just not acceptable in this school.The rules make it quite clear what should be done in such a situation.A victory for Brazil had been predicted and such indeed was the result.2 used when giving an example of something : Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse and Snoopy are still popular. large electrical goods such as television sets and washing machines
such as
Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse and Snoopy are still popular.large electrical goods such as television sets and washing machines such as? (=used to ask someone to give an example) 'There are lots of useful things you could do.' 'Such as?'
'There are lots of useful things you could do.' 'Such as?'3 used to emphasize your description of something or someone : They're such nice people. It's such a long way from here. I felt such an idiot. ! such comes before a(n): He's such a nice guy (NOT a such nice guy).
They're such nice people.It's such a long way from here.I felt such an idiot.4
a) used to mention the result of a quality that something or someone has : It's such a tiny kitchen that I don't have to do much to keep it clean. He came to such a sudden stop that we almost hit him.
It's such a tiny kitchen that I don't have to do much to keep it clean.He came to such a sudden stop that we almost hit him.b) formal used to say that something is so great, so bad etc that something else happens
be such that/as to do something The force of the explosion was such that windows were blown out. His manner was such as to offend nearly everyone he met.
The force of the explosion was such that windows were blown out.His manner was such as to offend nearly everyone he met. in such a way/manner that/as to do something He lectured in such a way that many in the audience found him impossible to understand.
He lectured in such a way that many in the audience found him impossible to understand. to such an extent/degree that Her condition deteriorated to such an extent that a blood transfusion was considered necessary.
Her condition deteriorated to such an extent that a blood transfusion was considered necessary.5 used to show that you think that something is not good enough or that there is not enough of it
such as it is/such as they are etc We will look at the evidence, such as it is, for each of these theories.
We will look at the evidence, such as it is, for each of these theories.6 formal used to refer only to people or things of a particular group or kind
7 used to say that a particular person or thing does not exist : There's no such thing as magic.
there's no such person/thing etc as somebody/something
There's no such thing as magic.8
not (...) as such
a) spoken used to say that the word you are using to describe something is not exactly correct : There isn't a garden as such, just a little vegetable patch.
There isn't a garden as such, just a little vegetable patch.b) used to say that something does not include or is not related to all things or people of a particular type : We have nothing against men as such.
We have nothing against men as such.9 used to say that other people or things like the ones you have just mentioned are included : It won't be anything special - just a few cakes and sandwiches and such.
and such
spokenIt won't be anything special - just a few cakes and sandwiches and such.
