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such > 4 senses
ADJECTIVE1such, such asOf a kind specified or understood
2such, such thatOf a degree or quality specified (by the `that' clause)
3such, so muchOf so extreme a degree or extent
ADVERB1suchTo so extreme a degree
such > pronunciation
Soundssah'ch
RhymesBruch, clutch, crutch, and 8 more rhymes in ahch at the HyperDic website...
such > adjective 1
MeaningOf a kind specified or understood.
Examples"it's difficult to please such people"; "on such a night as this"; "animals such as lions and tigers"
Synonymssuch as
Similar tospecified
such > adjective 2
MeaningOf a degree or quality specified (by the `that' clause).
Examples"their anxiety was such that they could not sleep"
Synonymssuch that
Similar tospecified
such > adjective 3
MeaningOf so extreme a degree or extent.
Examples"such weeping"; "such a help"; "such grief"; "never dreamed of such beauty"
Synonymsso much
Similar tomuch
such > adverb
MeaningTo so extreme a degree.
Examples"he is such a baby"; "Such rich people!"
Usageintensifier, intensive

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