Definition Synonyms
Definition of such - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
emphasisused to emphasize a quality or degree
- It was such a wonderful surprise.
2.
degreeof the kind or degree previously mentioned or implied
- It was such a surprise to see her..
Determiner
1.
referenceused to refer to something already mentioned
- He was late, and such behavior is unacceptable.
2.
comparisonlike this or that, used for comparison
- Such behavior is not acceptable.
3.
languagecertain, unspecified but understood
- He gave me such instructions.
4.
exclamativeRare used to form exclamations with gradable nounsRare
- Such a wonderful surprise!
Adverb
1.
emphasisused to emphasize the degree or extent of something
- I never saw such a mess.!
2.
intensityto an extreme degree or extent
- The movie was such a disappointment.
Expressions with such
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
something that is impossible or cannot happen
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
create unnecessary drama or attention about something minor
She made such a fuss over the small mistake.
express regret when something hoped for doesn't happen
I hoped for a sunny day, but no such luck.
used to indicate something similar or approximate
He said he was a doctor or some such.
intense excitement or delight, whether felt or lived through
Flying over the canyon at sunrise was such a thrill.
act in a childish or overly sensitive way
Stop being such a baby about the weather.
intrude into others' affairs without invitation
She tends to be such a busybody at family gatherings.
act overly fussy about small details
She tends to be such a fusspot about her desk arrangement.
act in a silly or foolish way playfully
Stop being such a goose and focus on your work!
act to spoil others' fun or excitement
Don't be such a killjoy at the party!
shows something is very strong or extreme
She is ever such a good friend.
something that does not exist or is not possible
They say it's easy, but there's no such animal.
not exactly or strictly in that way
He is not a friend as such, but we talk often.
person who thinks they know everything
He's such a know-all, always correcting everyone.
acknowledging something's limitations or imperfections
Here's my report, such as it is.
causing annoyance or inconvenience to someone
You're such a pain when you interrupt me.
extremely helpful or beneficial thing
With the bus pass, it's such a boon for my daily commute.
karma is harsh and unforgiving in its justice
After he lied, he lost his job. Karma is such a bitch.
shows sympathy for someone's unfortunate situation
He lost his job, such a shame.
introduce examples to clarify a statement
Many fruits, such as apples and bananas, are healthy.
experience a sudden surprise or fear
She got such a shock when she saw the ghost.
very large amount or number of something
We have such a lot to do today!
expresses regret about an unfortunate situation
It's such a pity you missed the concert.
used to indicate similar things not listed
He enjoys hiking, biking, and such.
Origin of such
Old English, swilc (such)
Terms with such included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
degree
to such an extent or degree
entering transport
get on a vehicle such as a plane, ship, or train
wildlife
wild animal of the feline family, such as a lion or tiger
degree
to such a degree or extent
body of liquid
area covered by such liquid
health care
drug taken to ease sickness, or therapy using such substances
wood source
trees grown for such wood
social events
partnered ballroom dancing, such as waltz, tango and similar forms
business
business that plans and builds structures such as houses or roads
emotion
laugh with such intensity that tears come from the eyes
advertising
sign made from such lights, often colorful and used for advertising
animal diet
food typically eaten by rabbits, such as vegetables
relax time
session spent in such a room
theater script
live performance by actors or the script for such a show
finance
financial activities offered by financial institutions such as accounts loans and payments
business type
restaurant or other business offering such service
nutrition
protein found naturally in plants such as beans nuts grains and seeds
transport route
connected series of public conveyances, such as a road or railroad
products
goods made in ovens such as bread, cakes and pastries
culture
related to Asian countries such as India and China
food
leafy vegetables such as spinach or kale
dating
practice of arranging such dates
business
information collected about buyers such as identities purchases and contact details
workplace
extra rewards from a job such as insurance, vacation, or retirement plans
Examples of such in a sentence
The cake was such a delight to eat. Such a gesture was unexpected. They had never seen such a thing before. Such incidents are rare in this neighborhood. Such actions will not be tolerated. Such a comparison is unfair.
Such claims need verification. She had never seen such beauty before. They were amazed by such generosity. Such a beautiful day! Such an incredible performance! I've never tasted such delicious food. She faced such challenges with grace. The cake was such a delight. Her performance was such an inspiration.
View all translations of such
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:tel, un tel, ...
- German:solch, ein solches, ...
- Italian:così, del genere, ...
- Spanish:tal, ese, ...
- Portuguese:tão, tais, ...
- Chinese:如此的, 这种, ...
- Japanese:とても, なんて, ...
- Arabic:هَذَا القَدْر, كَهٰذَا, ...
- Hebrew:כָּזֶה, כָּאָמוּר, ...
- Russian:такой, такое, ...
- Ukrainian:такий, така, ...
- Hindi:ऐसा, ऐसे, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the