Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Such"
The meaning of "Such" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does such and just mean?
A:
‘Just’ can be used as ‘not long ago’ or ‘right now’
Example: ‘it happened not long ago’
‘It happened just now’
‘It happened right now’
‘Such’ can be used the same way as ‘like’
Example: ‘that tree is green like that car is’
‘That tree is green such as that car’
It’s not used the same way as ‘like’ when you’re talking about feelings though.
Example: ‘it happened not long ago’
‘It happened just now’
‘It happened right now’
‘Such’ can be used the same way as ‘like’
Example: ‘that tree is green like that car is’
‘That tree is green such as that car’
It’s not used the same way as ‘like’ when you’re talking about feelings though.
Q:
What does as such mean?
A:
it means "like this"
Q:
What does such a +A+N mean?
A:
ex:my girlfriend is such a lovely person
Q:
What does such mean?
A:
• Used before a noun or noun phrase to add emphasis:
That's such a good film.
It seems like such a long way to drive for just one day.
You're such an idiot!
Such cruelty really is beyond my comprehension.
It was such a small room that the bed only just fit.
• Of a particular or similar type:
Small companies such as ours are very vulnerable in a recession.
I'm looking for a cloth for cleaning silver. Do you have such a thing?
Present on this grand occasion were Andrew Davies, Melissa Peters, and other such stars.
I tried to tell her in such a way that she wouldn't get offended.
He said it was an Edwardian washstand or some such thing - I can't remember exactly.
old-fashioned informal I just bought one or two things - bread and milk and such (also suchlike).
formal Our lunch was such (= of a type) that we don't really need dinner.
That's such a good film.
It seems like such a long way to drive for just one day.
You're such an idiot!
Such cruelty really is beyond my comprehension.
It was such a small room that the bed only just fit.
• Of a particular or similar type:
Small companies such as ours are very vulnerable in a recession.
I'm looking for a cloth for cleaning silver. Do you have such a thing?
Present on this grand occasion were Andrew Davies, Melissa Peters, and other such stars.
I tried to tell her in such a way that she wouldn't get offended.
He said it was an Edwardian washstand or some such thing - I can't remember exactly.
old-fashioned informal I just bought one or two things - bread and milk and such (also suchlike).
formal Our lunch was such (= of a type) that we don't really need dinner.
Q:
What does such mean?
A:
taki. Such a step... - taki krok, I have never seen such a big dog - nigdy wcześniej nie widziałem tak dużego psa
Example sentences using "Such"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with such.
A:
Most common use:
such + noun that describes something you want to emphasize
Donald Trump is such an idiot!
Spain is such a nice country!
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A related word is 'SO', with adjectives, but they are NOT interchangeable:
Donald Trump is so stupid!
Spain is so nice!
--
Another use of 'such' less common is like 'tal' in Spanish.
I do not want to speak of such things! = tal cosas
Such a man should never be President! = tal hombre
This use is a bit formal but it sounds fine in context.
such + noun that describes something you want to emphasize
Donald Trump is such an idiot!
Spain is such a nice country!
--
A related word is 'SO', with adjectives, but they are NOT interchangeable:
Donald Trump is so stupid!
Spain is so nice!
--
Another use of 'such' less common is like 'tal' in Spanish.
I do not want to speak of such things! = tal cosas
Such a man should never be President! = tal hombre
This use is a bit formal but it sounds fine in context.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with such as.
A:
“To make this cake, we need a lot of ingredients such as : flour, sugar, milk, and chocolate.”
“In situations such as this, we hope for the best.”
“In situations such as this, we hope for the best.”
Q:
Please show me example sentences with such.
A:
This is such a nice dress.
I have so many hobbies, such as reading, listening to music and dancing.
I don’t like to see people act in such an arrogant way.
I have so many hobbies, such as reading, listening to music and dancing.
I don’t like to see people act in such an arrogant way.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with such.
A:
He is such a stupid man.
He is such a cool guy.
Be careful:
such + noun NOT adjective :
"He is such cool." is wrong.
You need to say "He is so cool."
He is such a cool guy.
Be careful:
such + noun NOT adjective :
"He is such cool." is wrong.
You need to say "He is so cool."
Q:
Please show me example sentences with as
such
.
such
.
A:
Students such as Mike are rare.
→マイクくんのような生徒が珍しい。
A: I will master English in just 3 months! (3ヶ月で英語をマスターするぞ！)
B: You can’t master English in such a short time! (そんな短い時間で英語をマスターするなんて無理だよ！)
→マイクくんのような生徒が珍しい。
A: I will master English in just 3 months! (3ヶ月で英語をマスターするぞ！)
B: You can’t master English in such a short time! (そんな短い時間で英語をマスターするなんて無理だよ！)
Synonyms of "Such" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between such as you and like you ?
A:
"such as you" sounds like you are listing examples and isn't used in conversation, "like you" is more natural. e.g.= "someone like you could not understand" sounds better than "someone such as you could not understand"
Q:
What is the difference between such as you and like you ?
A:
They are probably the same but in certain sentences they might differ a little.
Q:
What is the difference between like and as or such as ?
A:
"Like" can be used for many things:
I like apples.
He looked like a friend of mine.
She wasn't like the rest of them.
"Such as" is more formal usually:
We could use different ingredients such as oil instead of butter.
"As" is used in metaphors or in conjunction with other words:
The tree was as tall as a mountain.
They used it as a way to manipulate us.
If you have any more questions, please ask!
I like apples.
He looked like a friend of mine.
She wasn't like the rest of them.
"Such as" is more formal usually:
We could use different ingredients such as oil instead of butter.
"As" is used in metaphors or in conjunction with other words:
The tree was as tall as a mountain.
They used it as a way to manipulate us.
If you have any more questions, please ask!
Q:
What is the difference between such and such as ?
A:
This is tricky.
1.
"Such" can be used to intensify something.
This homework is such a pain!
2.
"Such as" can be used to give examples of things.
I like many fruits - such as apples, oranges and pears.
3 (bonus)
We have a phrase "such is life" which you might say:
I didn't get the job I wanted... such is life.
(As if to say: that's just the way it goes or it can't be helped. Very similar to the Japanese saying しょうがない).
1.
"Such" can be used to intensify something.
This homework is such a pain!
2.
"Such as" can be used to give examples of things.
I like many fruits - such as apples, oranges and pears.
3 (bonus)
We have a phrase "such is life" which you might say:
I didn't get the job I wanted... such is life.
(As if to say: that's just the way it goes or it can't be helped. Very similar to the Japanese saying しょうがない).
Q:
What is the difference between as and such as ?
A:
😁oh, be strong then! by the way, u don't say "go out school", u will say" graduate"
Translations of "Such"
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How do you say this in English (US)? such
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How do you say this in English (US)? such
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How do you say this in English (US)? such
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How do you say this in English (US)? such a
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He is such a stupid guy!
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? such a
A:
Similar to そんな or こんな. "Who else has such a house?" "Such a car could get you around $1500."
Other questions about "Such"
Q:
such as の類義語を教えてください。
A:
@kazureiyuri-HOTARU 意味が少し変わりますがこれも言います。
XX is similar to YY.
(XXはYYに似ている/類似している)
This page may help you out more :)
https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/such
XX is similar to YY.
(XXはYYに似ている/類似している)
This page may help you out more :)
https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/such
Q:
It's such like that. Does this sound natural?
A:
"It's like that" or "It's just like that."
Q:
Please show me how to pronounce such.
A:
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Q:
He's such a show-off. Does this sound natural?
A:
"He's such a show off" sounds perfect. The other one "He's such a brag" is also correct but sounds a bit old fashioned to me like around 1960s old fashioned :)
Q:
I'm not such a easy. Does this sound natural?
A:
I don't find this easy. Does this sound natural?
I'm not sure what you mean by "I'm not such a easy" if you are talking about your ability in say English, you could say "I don't find this easy"
"Does this sound natural?" is perfect though.
I'm not sure what you mean by "I'm not such a easy" if you are talking about your ability in say English, you could say "I don't find this easy"
"Does this sound natural?" is perfect though.
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