det.
,
predet.
, &
pron.
- of the type previously mentioned.
-
(such —— as/that)
of the type about to be mentioned.
- to so high a degree; so great.
Phrase
- and such
and similar things. - as such
in the exact sense of the word. - such-and-such
an unspecified person or thing. - such as
- for example.
- of a kind that; like.
- archaic those who.
- such as it is
what little there is; for what it's worth. - such a one
such a person or thing. - such that
to the extent that.
Etymology
OE swilc, swylc, from the Gmc bases of so1 and alike.