such

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /sʌʧ/
• SAMPA: /sVtS/

• Audio (US)

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Adjective

Positive such

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Such a person or thing is that same kind that was mentioned before.

   There are times when the father is unknown. One such case happened recently. (= "when the father is unknown")

   A good teacher can usually be recognized as such. (= "as a good teacher")

2. You use such as or such ... as to give one or more examples.
   • Synonym: for example

   We always had pets, such as cats, dogs, and birds.

   This includes such costs as bus tickets, groceries, and restaurant meals.

3. You use such to emphasize a description.

   My son had a party. You've never seen such a nice group of kids.

Usage notes

• When used with a/an, such comes immediately before the determiner whereas so comes before the determiner and the adjective:

  She's such a nice doctor. (correct)

  *She's a such nice doctor. (incorrect)

  She's so nice a doctor. (correct)