Pronunciation: /sʌtʃ/

Definitions of such

adjective used to emphasize the extent of something

Example Sentences

A1 I have never seen such a big dog before.

A2 She is such a kind person, always willing to help others.

B1 It was such a beautiful day, we decided to go for a picnic.

B2 The hotel had such luxurious amenities that we didn't want to leave.

C1 The artist's work was of such high quality that it was displayed in museums around the world.

C2 The CEO was known for making such bold decisions that always paid off in the end.

pronoun used to refer to a specific thing or person previously mentioned

Example Sentences

A1 I have never seen such a big dog before.

A2 She had never tasted such delicious food in her life.

B1 He couldn't believe he was in such a beautiful place.

B2 The team had never faced such a challenging opponent.

C1 The artist was known for creating such intricate and detailed paintings.

C2 The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery using such advanced technology.

Examples of such in a Sentence

formal There are various factors to consider when evaluating the impact of such policies.

informal I've never seen such a beautiful sunset before!

slang That party was lit! I've never experienced such a vibe before.

figurative His dedication to his craft is such that he practices for hours on end.

Grammatical Forms of such

past tense

sucked

plural

suches

comparative

more such

superlative

most such

present tense

such

future tense

will such

perfect tense

have suched

continuous tense

am suching

singular

such

positive degree

such

infinitive

to such

gerund

suching

participle

suched

Origin and Evolution of such

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'such' originated from the Old English word 'swilc' which meant 'so, like, such'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'such' has retained its original meaning of indicating similarity or a specific type of thing, but has also expanded to be used in a variety of contexts to emphasize a particular quality or degree.