Dictionary
such
Pronunciation: (such), [key]—
adj.
1. of the kind, character, degree, extent, etc., of that or those indicated or implied:
Such a man is dangerous.
2. of that particular kind or character:
The food, such as it was, was plentiful.
3. like or similar:
tea, coffee, and such commodities.
4. (used with omission of an indication of comparison) of so extreme a kind; so great, good, bad, etc.:
He is such a liar.
5. being as stated or indicated:
Such is the case.
6. being the person or thing or the persons or things indicated:
If any member be behind in his dues, such member shall be suspended.
7. definite but not specified; such and such:
Allow such an amount for food and such an amount for rent.
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adv.
1. so; very; to such a degree:
such pleasant people.
2. in such a way or manner.
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pron.
1. such a person or thing or such persons or things:
kings, princes, and such.
2. someone or something indicated or exemplified:
He claims to be a friend but is not such.
3. as such. See
as 1 (def. 26).
4. such as,
a. of the kind specified:
A plan such as you propose will never succeed.
b. for example:
He considers quiet pastimes, such as reading and chess, a bore. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
