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Meaning of 'such' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Such [ a.]
- Of that kind; of the like kind; like; resembling; similar; as, we never saw such a day; -- followed by that or as introducing the word or proposition which defines the similarity, or the standard of comparison; as, the books are not such that I can recommend them, or, not such as I can recommend; these apples are not such as those we saw yesterday; give your children such precepts as tend to make them better.
- Having the particular quality or character specified.
- The same that; -- with as; as, this was the state of the kingdom at such time as the enemy landed.
- Certain; -- representing the object as already particularized in terms which are not mentioned.

Meaning of 'such' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . such [ r]
Meaning (1):
- to so extreme a degree
Example in sentence:
  • he is such a baby;
  • Such rich people!
2 . such [ s]
Meaning (2):
- of so extreme a degree or extent
Example in sentence:
  • never dreamed of such beauty;
  • so much weeping;
  • such a help;
  • such grief;
  • such weeping

Nearby Words:

succade succedane succedanea succedaneous succedaneum succeed succeedant succeeded succeeder succeeding

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