Such meaning in English

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Definition

such: like this, so adverb
This concert is such a bore. They've been playing the same song for 25 minutes.
such as: like, for example, as an example conjunction
I love Indian food such as korma, naan bread, and onion bhajis.
(It was) such (a boring movie that I fell asleep!): (It was a) really, extremely, incredibly, very (boring movie and therefore I fell asleep!) adverb

Examples

  • "I am actively seeking an executive assistant opportunity in a demanding, fast-paced, multi-tasking environment such as the Delavigne Corporation."
  • "Edward : I've never seen such beauty!"
  • "They have been featured in cinema, literature, video games and many important works of art such as Munch's "The Scream" and the Mona Lisa."
  • "Only a man would take you to such an awful place."
  • "Nurse Baker : Well, there's a risk that your blood may contain infectious diseases such as HIV..."
  • "Bethany : Hmm. Phone calls are worthless in cases such as these."
  • "But with cork's drop in popularity, Mediterranean cork forests, rich in wildlife, are being cut down to make way for less sustainable land uses, such as cattle farming."
  • "Don't be such an Indian giver."
  • "Because humans can't release stress hormones such as adrenalin and cortisol, these hormones can build up to dangerous levels in the body."
  • "Bruno : But Mom, he's such a jerk..."
  • "He's such a what?"
  • "Bearing slogans such as "Racists: no thanks!"
  • "In diverse cities such as New York and San Francisco, delicatessens specialize in everything from Chinese fortune cookies to Italian pastas."
  • "Oh God, why am I such a terrible human being?"
  • "Hannah : If you think I'm going to such a violent spectacle, you must be joking."
  • "Boston is also the home of several famous institutions of higher learning such as Harvard University and M.I."
  • "In the past 12 months have you had a transplant such as organ, tissue, or bone marrow?"
  • "Inuits cited practical reasons such as transportation;"
  • "I look forward to meeting the man capable of creating such a painting."
  • "Smithson argues that stress starts to pose serious threats such as permanent damage to brain cells (which has linked high stress levels to alzheimer's disease and strokes) and high blood pressure (the link between stress and heart attacks) only when the stress is allowed to build up over a long period of time."

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