such

UK: sʌtʃ | US: sʌtʃ

Definition

  1. adj. of the type previously mentioned or implied

  2. adj. to so high a degree

  3. pron. a person or thing of the kind specified

Structure

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Etymology

Derived from Old English swylc, swilc ("such, so great"), a compound of swā ("so") + līc ("body, form"). Over time, the phonetic contraction simplified to "such" in Middle English. The word retains its core function as a demonstrative pronoun/adjective, linking qualities or degrees to previously mentioned entities.

Examples

  1. She had never seen such a beautiful sunset before.

  2. Such behavior will not be tolerated in this school.

  3. He promised to help, and such was his kindness that he stayed all night.

  4. Books such as these are rare finds.

  5. If you need any tools, let me know—I have such in my garage.