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Such: Meaning, Examples, and Correct Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：so great (such)

such 🔊

/sʌtʃ/

adj., adv.

Used to emphasize how big, good, bad, etc., something is, often followed by ‘a/an’ and a noun.

so great 🔊

➕

/soʊ ɡreɪt/

adj., adv.

Used before a noun phrase to emphasize an extreme quality or degree.

📁 Category：Language Evolution 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'swylc' (so + like), indicating manner or degree.

💡 Mnemonic

S as 'so' + UCH like 'much' = such means 'so much'.

📖 Example

I've never seen such a beautiful sunset before. 🔊 I've never seen such a beautiful sunset before.

🔗 Collocations

such a – used before a singular countable noun for emphasis

such an – used before a vowel sound for emphasis

such that – used to indicate a result or condition

🔄 Synonyms

so (adv.) – to a very great extent

very (adv.) – extremely in degree

that (adv.) – to such a degree (informal)

🚫 Antonyms

little (adv.) – not much; to a small extent

📖 Cultural Story

Derives from Old English 'swylc' (so + like). Related to Dutch 'zulk' and German 'solch'. Used for emphasis since the 12th century.

Meaning 2：for example (such)

such 🔊

/sʌtʃ/

adj., adv.

For example, like. Used to introduce examples of the thing you have just mentioned.

for example 🔊

➕

/fɔr ɪɡˈzæmpəl/

adj., adv.

Used to introduce specific examples of a general category.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

For my project, I need materials such as paper, glue, and scissors. 🔊 For my project, I need materials such as paper, glue, and scissors.

🔗 Collocations

such as – introducing examples

such...as – used to specify a type of thing

🔄 Synonyms

like (prep.) – similar to; for example

for instance (phrase) – as an example

e.g. (abbr.) – for example (Latin exempli gratia)