such — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

such (/sʌtʃ/)

determiner  ·  Intermediate  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /sʌtʃ/

Meaning

Meaning: of this kind; so much

Of this or that kind, or used to emphasise the degree of something.

Examples

🗣 It was such a nice day.

Etymology

From Old English ‘swylc’ (such, of that kind).

How & Where It’s Used

Common for emphasis (‘such a’) and reference (‘such as’).

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