suchsuch /sʌtʃ/ ●●● S1 W1 determiner, predeterminer, pronoun 
Such behavior is just not acceptable in this school. The rules make it quite clear what should be done in such a situation. A victory for Brazil had been predicted, and such indeed was the result. She needs to see a psychiatrist or some such person. ‘You said you’d be finished by today.’ ‘I said no such thing!’such as this/these There is now a greater awareness of problems such as these.treated/recognized/accepted etc as such Birth is a natural process, and should be treated as such.2 such as used when giving an example of something: Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse and Snoopy are still popular. large electrical goods such as television sets and washing machinessuch as? (=used to ask someone to give an example) ‘There are lots of useful things you could do.’ ‘Such as?’3used to emphasize your description of something or someone: They’re such nice people. It’s such a long way from here. I felt such an idiot.4 a)used to mention the result of a quality that something or someone has: It’s such a tiny kitchen that I don’t have to do much to keep it clean. He came to such a sudden stop that we almost hit him. b)formal used to say that something is so great, so bad etc that something else happensbe such that/as to do something The force of the explosion was such that windows were blown out. His manner was such as to offend nearly everyone he met.in such a way/manner that/as to do something He lectured in such a way that many in the audience found him impossible to understand.to such an extent/degree that Her condition deteriorated to such an extent that a blood transfusion was considered necessary.5used to show that you think that something is not good enough or that there is not enough of itsuch as it is/such as they are etc We will look at the evidence, such as it is, for each of these theories.such ... as formal Such food as they gave us was scarcely fit to eat.6formal used to refer only to people or things of a particular group or kindsuch ... as/who/that Such individuals who take up this role often find life frustrating.such of somebody/something as Such of you as wish to leave may do so now.7there’s no such person/thing etc as somebody/something used to say that a particular person or thing does not exist: There’s no such thing as magic.8not (...) as such a)spoken used to say that the word you are using to describe something is not exactly correct: There isn’t a garden as such, just a little vegetable patch. b)used to say that something does not include or is not related to all things or people of a particular type: We have nothing against men as such.9and such spoken used to say that other people or things like the ones you have just mentioned are included: It won’t be anything special – just a few cakes and sandwiches and such.GRAMMAR: Word orderYou use such a before an adjective and a noun, or before a singular noun: · I’m lucky to have such a wonderful teacher.· He gave me such a fright. ✗Don’t say: a such wonderful teacher | a such fright
WORD ORIGINsuch
Origin:
Old English swilcEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Such extreme conditions required thickly insulated clothing.
- Few such experts know much about Russia's economy.
Longman Language Activatorwhat you say when you give an example
use this when you are giving an example: · There are lots of famous buildings in Kyoto, for example the Golden Pavilion and the Tyoanyi Temple.· There are some tasks which are your responsibility. For instance, it's up to you to dismantle furniture and take down curtains.
written use this when you are giving an example or a series of examples. In British English, people usually write eg ; in American English people usually write e.g.: · Make sure you eat foods that contain protein, e.g. meat, cheese, fish, milk, or eggs.· This course includes a study of basic language skills (eg speaking and listening).
especially written used when you want to give one or two typical examples of something but not all the examples that are possible: · It is difficult to get even basic foods such as sugar and bread.· People's ability to do the tests is influenced by factors such as age, sex, and ethnic background.
especially spoken used in spoken English when you are giving a example which is typical of what you mean: · We could cook something easy, like pasta.· We still haven't settled a number of problems, like who is going to be in charge here while I'm away.
spoken say this when you are talking about something and you want to give an example of a certain type of situation, person etc, in order to prove what you are saying is correct: · I can think of lots of people who got worse grades than you and still have good jobs. Take Julie.take somebody/something for example: · Take me for example. I've never relied on other people for help.
a particular person, situation etc that is a case in point , is a very good or typical example of what you have just mentioned: · Some birds have returned to England after once being extinct here. The return of the osprey is a case in point.· Some women have managed to achieve success in football. A case in point is Anne Spencer.
formal if you name a particular situation, person etc by way of illustration , you want to use them as a way of explaining what you mean: · Other countries have totally different laws on abortion. By way of illustration let us look at the cases of Germany and Japan.
if you say to name but a few after giving several examples of something, you mean that these are just a few examples of what you mean and there are many more: · So many industries have been hit in the recession. Steel, coal, construction, to name but a few.
to not exist · The Atlantic Ocean did not exist 150 million years ago.· She looked right through me as if I didn't exist.· The village the old man mentioned doesn't exist on any of my maps.
spoken use this to tell someone that you are sure something does not exist: · I don't believe in vampires - there's no such thing.there's no such thing as: · I've come to the conclusion that there's no such thing as perfect happiness.
something that is nonexistent does not exist: · Steady jobs are almost nonexistent in remote parts of the country.· It turned out that many of the letters of recommendation were from nonexistent companies.
when you cannot remember or do not use the exact name spoken informal say this when you cannot remember someone's name: · She was with what's-his-name - you know, the one who wears orange jeans.· Send the report to what's-her-name in Accounting.
an expression meaning a particular person, used especially when you are mentioning someone that another person often talks about, and their actual name is not important: · Whenever you ask her about anything it's always "so-and-so says this", or "so-and-so says that" -- she never gives her own honest opinion.· They're always gossiping about so-and-so having an affair with so-and-so.
also whatsit especially British, /whatchamacallit American spoken informal say this when you cannot remember the name of something: · What you need is a what's-its-name ... a torque wrench.· Did you see that boy with the whatsit round his head?· "I'm going to have a whatchamacallit when I have a baby" - "What, you mean an epidural?"
also thingy British informal a small object that does a particular job, whose name you have forgotten or do not know: · They have to use a special thingamijig to undo the nuts.· What's that plastic thingy called?
American a small object whose name you have forgotten or do not know: · She kept pressing the buttons on the remote control doodad.· What's this little doohickey for?
an expression meaning a particular thing, used instead of giving examples of what you are talking about: · Americans are very proud of their country -- they're always saying that such and such is the biggest in the whole world.such and such a person/place etc: · You can say to me, I want such and such a photographer, and I'll try to get them for you.
what you say to tell someone that you are sorry use this to say that someone does something or something happens as a result of something else: · There was nothing on TV, so I decided to go to bed.· The rest of the week I'm busy, I'm afraid, so it'll have to be Monday.· The shop doesn't open until 11am and so it loses a lot of business.
so - use this in formal speech and writing: · The building work is taking quite a long time, and therefore costing us money.· Jewish weddings are both religious and civil. Therefore two official applications for marriage are necessary.
use this to say that because someone or something is very big, tall etc, something happens as a result: · I was so busy today that I didn't have time for lunch.· He always thought he was so good looking that no woman would turn him down.
use this to say that because it is a very bad day, a very old car etc something happens or someone does something as a result: · It was such a nice day that we decided to go for a picnic.· The dress was such a bargain, I had to buy it.· Paul remained silent for such a long time that we were beginning to wonder if he'd fallen asleep.
use this to say that because of a particular situation, another situation exists or happens. With the result that is more formal than so that: · His hair was very long and covered his eyes, so that you could hardly see his face.· A car pulled out right in front of me, so that I had to slam on the brakes.· The company paid excellent salaries and provided good working conditions, with the result that its employees were of a very high standard.
use this to say that because of a particular situation, something else happens or is true. Consequently is more formal than as a result: · I had made a lot of contacts, and had good job opportunities as a result.· The virus attacks the plant, the flower does not open, and consequently no seeds are produced.
use this to say what you would expect the result of an action or situation to be: · ''My father's quite laid back.'' ''Then he won't mind if you borrow his car, will he?''· "I'm full up.'' "Does that mean you don't want any dessert then?''
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY She needs to see a psychiatrist or some such person. ‘You said you’d be finished by today.’ ‘I said no such thing!’ There is now a greater awareness of problems such as these. Birth is a natural process, and should be treated as such. He lectured in such a way that many in the audience found him impossible to understand. Her condition deteriorated to such an extent that a blood transfusion was considered necessary. We will look at the evidence, such as it is, for each of these theories.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a scientist of great eminence I don’t know why you’re making such a fuss about it. We did not think the cuts would be of this magnitude. My life’s such a mess. I can’t imagine why they canceled your show, Tracy. That’s such a shame.
She needs to see a psychiatrist or some such person. ‘You said you’d be finished by today.’ ‘I said no such thing!’ There is now a greater awareness of problems such as these. Birth is a natural process, and should be treated as such. (=used to ask someone to give an example) ‘There are lots of useful things you could do.’ ‘Such as?’
‘There are lots of useful things you could do.’ ‘Such as?’ He lectured in such a way that many in the audience found him impossible to understand. Her condition deteriorated to such an extent that a blood transfusion was considered necessary. We will look at the evidence, such as it is, for each of these theories. a scientist of great eminence (=so much that)· He annoyed her to such an extent that she had to leave the room.
I don’t know why you’re making such a fuss about it. We did not think the cuts would be of this magnitude. My life’s such a mess. (=an occasion like the one mentioned or described)· He had a box of toys by his desk for such occasions.
· It's just such a relief to have found someone!
I can’t imagine why they canceled your show, Tracy. That’s such a shame.· There is not such a big difference.
· How can such awful things happen?
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► not (...) as suchPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► and the like/and such like► there’s no (such thing as a) free lunch
1of the same kind as the thing or person which has already been mentioned: - Veggie burgers are made from herbs and such.
- Family therapy, difficult kids and such.
- He says, I got ta friend of mine in such and such a room and his name is Jack Legs Dime.
- I can picture it now, a fine velvet cord and such bonny colours.
- My name's John James, your name is such and such.
- Recently my grandfather died - it was sudden and such a shock after my grandmother's death.
- So may demonstrations, mass boycotts of elections and such like political activities.
- Taking charge of a child, and such a one?
- Typical thoughts for feelings of worry are: Wouldn't it be terrible if such and such happened?
- Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse and Snoopy are still popular with youngsters.
- It is difficult to get even basic foods such as sugar and bread.
- People's ability to do the tests is influenced by factors such as age, sex, and ethnic background.
- The homeless shelter needs $1,000 a month for supplies such as toilet articles, coffee, and bedding.
- Categorical outcomes, such as prevalence rates, were initially compared by 2 with Yates' correction.
- Conditions considered as triggers for events, such as infections, anaemia, and biochemical disturbances, were excluded or treated.
- Hollington Architects Inc., specializes in institutional design, such as schools and churches.
- Later he specialized in war photography for magazines such as Life, Time, and Newsweek, winning a number of awards.
- Meanwhile, new technologies such as personal communications services -- a new generation of cellular phone -- also will spur demand.
- Some passages are contradictory such as the two versions of the flood in Genesis.
- The big firms can also spread overheads such as marketing more broadly.
- The program does not teach computation, but it does cover concepts such as shape and size.
- He says there's no such thing as a citizens arrest.
- Raymond runs the exclusive Manoir aux Quat Saisons in Wheatley, where there's no such thing as a free lunch.
- To the professionals who work with troubled couples, however, there's no such thing as the wronged spouse.
- He seemed ever such a young man to me.
- His Dad's a doctor, you know, they live up on Quickedge, in ever such a nice house.
- Pink curtains we had there and ever such a nice tea service.
- Some one once gave me ever such a lovely little china cup when you was born, with pictures on it.
- At one point, I hoped this might be the twist, but no such luck.
- He explains that although the parliament itself enjoys simultaneous translation facilities, the group meetings have no such luck.
- If only there were a radio she would have turned it on, loudly, but, of course, no such luck.
- Since it was Thanksgiving, I had no such luck.
- The behavioral scientist has had no such luck.
- The Defence Secretary announced that two regiments would be reprieved ... but no such luck for the Glosters.
- The technician says no such luck.
- Well, she could live with Zeus' lust, but no such luck.
Such behavior is just not acceptable in this school. The rules make it quite clear what should be done in such a situation. A victory for Brazil had been predicted, and such indeed was the result. She needs to see a psychiatrist or some such person. ‘You said you’d be finished by today.’ ‘I said no such thing!’such as this/these There is now a greater awareness of problems such as these.treated/recognized/accepted etc as such Birth is a natural process, and should be treated as such.2 such as used when giving an example of something: Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse and Snoopy are still popular. large electrical goods such as television sets and washing machinessuch as? (=used to ask someone to give an example) ‘There are lots of useful things you could do.’ ‘Such as?’3used to emphasize your description of something or someone: They’re such nice people. It’s such a long way from here. I felt such an idiot.4 a)used to mention the result of a quality that something or someone has: It’s such a tiny kitchen that I don’t have to do much to keep it clean. He came to such a sudden stop that we almost hit him. b)formal used to say that something is so great, so bad etc that something else happensbe such that/as to do something The force of the explosion was such that windows were blown out. His manner was such as to offend nearly everyone he met.in such a way/manner that/as to do something He lectured in such a way that many in the audience found him impossible to understand.to such an extent/degree that Her condition deteriorated to such an extent that a blood transfusion was considered necessary.5used to show that you think that something is not good enough or that there is not enough of itsuch as it is/such as they are etc We will look at the evidence, such as it is, for each of these theories.such ... as formal Such food as they gave us was scarcely fit to eat.6formal used to refer only to people or things of a particular group or kindsuch ... as/who/that Such individuals who take up this role often find life frustrating.such of somebody/something as Such of you as wish to leave may do so now.7there’s no such person/thing etc as somebody/something used to say that a particular person or thing does not exist: There’s no such thing as magic.8not (...) as such a)spoken used to say that the word you are using to describe something is not exactly correct: There isn’t a garden as such, just a little vegetable patch. b)used to say that something does not include or is not related to all things or people of a particular type: We have nothing against men as such.9and such spoken used to say that other people or things like the ones you have just mentioned are included: It won’t be anything special – just a few cakes and sandwiches and such.GRAMMAR: Word orderYou use such a before an adjective and a noun, or before a singular noun: · I’m lucky to have such a wonderful teacher.· He gave me such a fright. ✗Don’t say: a such wonderful teacher | a such fright