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such · determiner

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such a(n)

A2 used to emphasize a quality of someone or something

Dictionary examples:

That's such a good film.

She's such a nice person.

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

Oh Richard, you're such an idiot!

I'd put on such a lot of weight that I couldn't get into my trousers.

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.

That sum of money is to cover costs such as travel and accommodation.

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 ghosts!

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)

ever such a

C2 a very

Dictionary example:

She's ever such a good dancer.

Learner example:

The psychiatrist was a very nice young girl that helped me ever such a lot. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Romanian)

such · pronoun

/sʌtʃ/

such

C2 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)