such · determiner /sʌtʃ/Full view
such a(n)
A2 used to emphasize a quality of someone or something
Dictionary examples:

That was such a good movie.

She's such a nice person.

It seems like such a long way to drive for just one day.

It was such a pity they missed the show.

It was such a large fire that over 100 firefighters were on the scene.

Learner example:

I ha[d] such a good birthday this year. (Key English Test; A2; Chinese)

such as
A2 for example
Dictionary examples:

She can't eat dairy products, such as milk and cheese.

They’ll pay our expenses, such as food and lodging.

Learner example:

My friends gave m[e] lots of things, such as: t-shirts, shorts and books. (Key English Test; A2; Spanish)

such
B2 used to refer to something or someone that you were just talking about, or something or someone of that type
Dictionary examples:

It's difficult to know how to treat such cases.

I tried to tell her in such a way that she wouldn't be upset.

Learner example:

Moreover we can plan different events where we invite people who aren't members [and] we can use such events [to bring in] new members. (First Certificate in English; B2; German)

no such thing
B2 used to emphasize that something does not exist
Dictionary example:

There’s no such thing as a perfectly safe nuclear power plant.

Learner example:

But when I asked for these, I was told that no such thing existed and so the advertisement was once again proved wrong. (First Certificate in English; B2; Danish)

such · pronoun /sʌtʃ/
such
C1 used to refer to something or someone that you were just talking about, or something or someone of that type
Dictionary examples:

Our lunch was such that we don't really need an evening meal.

He is an employee of this company, and should be treated as such.

His circumstances are such that he has no need to work.

Learner example:

In my opinion the Microwave oven is the eight[h] wonder of the world and should be celebrated as such. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Swedish)

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