as+such

  • 61such — [[t]sʌ̱tʃ[/t]] ♦ (When such is used as a predeterminer, it is followed by a and a count noun in the singular. When it is used as a determiner, it is followed by a count noun in the plural or by an uncount noun.) 1) DET: DET n, DET n as pron You… …

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  • 62such */*/*/ — UK [sʌtʃ] / US determiner, predeterminer, pronoun Summary: Such can be used in the following ways: as a predeterminer (followed by a or an and a singular noun): She s such an intelligent woman. ♦ It was such a pity that you couldn t be with us.… …

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  • 63such — 1 /sVtS/ predeterminer, determiner 1 used to talk about a person, thing etc which is of the same kind as that which has already been mentioned: Such behavior is just not acceptable in this school. | The rules make it quite clear what should be… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 64such — adj. & pron. adj. 1 (often foll. by as) of the kind or degree in question or under consideration (such a person; such people; people such as these). 2 (usu. foll. by as to + infin. or that + clause) so great; in such high degree (not such a fool… …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 65such and such — I. pronoun Etymology: Middle English : something not specified or not requiring to be specified made him lay himself out to prove that such and such is the true view of the facts Notes & Queries showed very clearly that such and such was often… …

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  • 66such — /sʌtʃ / (say such) adjective 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:… …

  • 67Such Great Heights — Infobox Single Name = Such Great Heights Cover size = Border = Caption = Artist = The Postal Service Album = Give Up A side = B side = There s Never Enough Time Released = Start date|2003|1|21 Format = Recorded = Genre = Pop, Indie, Alternative,… …

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  • 68such — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English swilc; akin to Old High German sulīh such, Old English swā so, gelīk like more at so, like Date: before 12th century 1. a. of a kind or character to be indicated or suggested < a bag such&#8230; …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 69such*/*/*/ — [sʌtʃ] grammar word summary: Such can be: ■ a determiner: She s such an intelligent woman. ♦ We ve had such awful weather lately. ■ a pronoun: I ve never really had a career as such. 1) of the type that is being mentioned On such a day as today,&#8230; …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 70such — [[t]sʌtʃ[/t]] adj. 1) of the kind, character, degree, etc., indicated or implied: Such a man is dangerous[/ex] 2) like or similar: tea, coffee, and such commodities[/ex] 3) of so extreme a kind; so good, bad, etc.: He is such a liar[/ex] 4) being …

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