such — of that kind; of the degree, quality, or extent indicated
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of that kind; of the degree, quality, or extent indicated
Pronunciation (IPA): /sʌtʃ/
Example Sentences
- I've never seen such a messy room in my life!
- Animals such as lions and tigers are carnivores.
- He's such a drama queen that he cries over spilled coffee.
such
ADJECTIVE[/sʌtʃ/]
of that kind; of the degree, quality, or extent indicated
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English swylc, meaning 'of that kind' or 'resembling that'. The word originates from a common Germanic root and represents a very ancient member of the demonstrative pronoun family.
Breakdown
Old English swylc underwent phonetic simplification through Middle English swich to Modern English such, with the final consonant cluster and vowel quality shifting over time through regular sound changes in English phonological development.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I've never seen such a messy room in my life!”
“Animals such as lions and tigers are carnivores.”
“He's such a drama queen that he cries over spilled coffee.”
“There's no such thing as a free lunch.”
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