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Learners of English as a second language usually know the word such once they have reached the level A1 – Beginner. English words by learner level A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

Meaning such meaning

What does such mean?

Definitions in simple English

such Adjective

— Such a thing is that same kind of thing that was mentioned before. There are times when the father is unknown. One such case happened recently. My son had a party. You've never seen such a nice group of kids.

such

— adverb to so extreme a degree he is such a baby Such rich people!

— adjective of so extreme a degree or extent such weeping so much weeping such a help such grief never dreamed of such beauty

Synonyms such synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as such?

such English » English

so

like that

thus

like this

like

suchlike

so much

this kind of

similar

as

very

that

thereby

that kind of

this

that kind

such a quantity

this much

the same

that sort of

such as

of this kind

of the sort

of the kind

mentioned

in this way

aforementioned

above-mentioned

yes

what

this way

terribly

such-and-such

such an extent

such a thing

such a one

such a

sort of

so many

so great

so extreme

same

posture power

position disposition

overmuch

or so

one

of this measure

of this aspect

of that kind

Topics such topics

What do people use such to talk about?

States Quality

Type, kind

• What words refer to a member of a class?
  kind (of) type (of) member (of) example (of) sort (of) such

States Quality Type, kind

Nature, character

• What words refer to the nature or character of something?
  nature character such

Grammar General words

General adjectives

• What general words can replace an adjective?
  such that kind of that sort of

Grammar

Very

• What words intensify an attribute?
  very really highly deeply real so mighty one quite ever so bloody decidedly too proper true extremely such

Grammar General words

Thing

• What words are used to refer to something when you can't remember what it is called?
  what's its name thingy thingamajig whatchamacallit whatsit such and such

Grammar Name

Name of a thing

• What words are used to refer to something when you can't remember what it is called?
  what's its name thingy thingamajig whatchamacallit whatsit such and such

States Quality Type, kind Compare

Like, similar

• What words indicate that something happens or is done in a similar way?
  similarly like such as as

Grammar General words Be

Exist

• What words refer to not existing?
  non-existent extinct there's no there's no such thing

Grammar Connected with, related Discourse markers

Markers of identificational and explanatory clauses

• What words are used to introduce an example?
  for example e.g. as follows as below such as let me give you an example to illustrate

Examples such examples

How do I use such in a sentence?

Simple sentences

A Japanese would never do such a thing.

You must not rely upon such a man.

You must be tired after such a long trip.

With a little more care, the driver could have avoided such a tragic accident.

Such languages as French, Italian and Spanish come from Latin.

Why are you in such a hurry?

The hardness of diamond is such that it can cut glass.

You need not have bought such an expensive book.

You need not have come in such a hurry.

Such a man ought to succeed.

You cannot learn such a thing too soon.

You don't need to go in such a hurry.

Never have I seen such a beautiful rainbow.

When the body is touched, receptors in the skin send messages to the brain causing the release of chemicals such as endorphins.

This is such a sad story.

Food and drink were served in such profusion at the wedding that the bride and groom began to wonder if they should not have invited more guests.

You should have refused such an unfair proposal.

You should've rejected such an unfair proposal.

How dare you say such a thing to me?

You should read such books as you consider important.

How did you come up with such a good excuse?

Why did you say such a thing?

You are very fortunate that you have such friends.

You don't need to worry about such a thing.

You shouldn't do such a thing.

I didn't expect such a nice present from you.

I will do my best to put such an idea out of your head.

It is foolish of you to believe such a thing.

I'm sorry we gave you such short notice of our visit.

Movie subtitles

You sure have studied it a lot in such a short amount of time.

There is no such thing as exercising too much discretion.

Such a convenient world.

Don't do such reckless things.

I know, she is such a hot shade of black, right?

All the Mormons are such amazing people.

One such planet, Corot 7B, orbits so close to its star that surface temperatures reach as high as 1,600 degrees Celsius.

Why is Venus such a harsh, hideous environment, some 600 degrees Celsius or so?

But if we do pick up a signal from an alien race, not everyone thinks it's such a good idea to answer back.

Why is she being such a bitch?

She's such a nice lady.

You're such a scumbag.

Even if I kill such a punk like you, I won't be locked in a jail.

It's such a waste, a waste.

Such a convenient world. What can you do to.

One can ask whether they realised the size of such an undertaking.

Such a car produces a sound of a certain tone.

I would like to volunteer in such a regiment.

Only Islam is capable of producing such men.

You've been promoted. This is such a remote place.

Such is God's will.

Such is Allah's will!

It's such a beautiful country.

A mother feels such things.

You flatter me thinking I have such influence on His Majesty.

You are such a jackass.

I'm sorry you're such a retarded nut gargler, that is!

Daniel is a really, really nice, really sweet person, and he has such a gentle-- a very gentle spirit, I guess you can say.

Who still uses such an antique now?

It is because of such a time that we signed it.

Why are you talking about such things so loudly?

You. You can tell such things, too?

With such a house how could there be no one?

I have never seen such interesting incident ever since I was born!

How could such a thing happen?

SUCH AS.

THERE'S NO SUCH THING. THERE IS NOW.

News and current affairs

Of course, such considerations might have little influence on prices.

There was talk of revolution in countries such as France, Italy, and Greece.

Such restrictions on freedom did not meet with much public opposition when they were adopted.

Some of today's restrictions on habeas corpus and civil liberties have sunset clauses restricting their validity; all such rules should be re-examined by parliaments regularly.

But, when it comes to standards - such as those governing safety, health, and the environment - the market-access requirements are brutal and binary: either you meet the established standard or you do not sell.

In fact, excessively constraining rules of origin have proved problematic for some of the EU's previous recognition agreements, such as those governing professional-services standards.

Rarely has a small country been represented by a statesman of such world stature: only Thomas Masaryk and Jan Smuts come to mind to compare with him.

Such a grand project can be achieved if the political will exists and asserts itself.

Today, such countries should join together to offer Iran (and others) a deal.

Such a resolution would also include a carrot by guaranteeing Iran access to the non-dangerous parts of the nuclear energy fuel cycle.

That boost in assets will, in turn, enable local credit markets, such as micro-finance, to begin operating.

Perverse subsidies must be removed and recent new ones favoring products such as bio-fuels reconsidered.

Such a policy has been successful in the Netherlands, substantially contributing to the development and power of the country's agribusiness.

Consumption patterns and preferences are an integral part of such systems.

Russia indicates that it is willing to provide such fuel services.

By having made such a big issue out of what was in fact a relatively minor event Gates could be accused of trivializing much worse instances of abuse.

Indeed, we don't even know for certain whether this was such an instance.

It did not herald a new era of international relations in which terrorists with a global agenda prevailed, or in which such spectacular terrorist attacks became commonplace.

When Sarkozy, who otherwise has such finely tuned media instincts, protests that he's no different from any other man, he comes dangerously close to confusing the office and the person of the president.