such

Everyday

1. Such means of that kind or like the one just named: such boxes. tree →
2. Such means so much or so very: such a big dog, such fun. tree →
3. «Such as» introduces examples: fruits such as apples and pears. tree →
4. «Such ... that» shows a result: it was such a hot day that we swam. tree →

In the lessons

Maths: it points back to things already named: «How many such boxes?» means boxes like the ones described, so use the amount told about them. Everyday: such a lot, such a shame, there is no such thing. Writing: «such as» to give examples.

Examples

• How many such boxes does he need? tree →
• Such a box holds 12 pens. tree →
• She has 5 such bags. tree →
• It was such a long trip that they stopped twice. tree →
• I like fruits such as apples and grapes. tree →
• We had such fun at the beach! tree →
• There is no such thing as a dragon. tree →
• Don't make such a mess. tree →

Note

«Such a» before a singular noun (such a dog); «such» alone before plurals or uncountables (such dogs, such fun). «Such boxes» means boxes like the ones just described, so use the amount told about them. No operation by itself.

In Jewish tradition

Maths: it points back to things already named: «How many such boxes?» means boxes like the ones described, so use the amount told about them. Everyday: such a lot, such a shame, there is no such thing. Writing: «such as» to give examples.

Examples

• And they said unto him: 'Wherefore speaketh my lord such words as these? (Torah GEN.44.7, JPS 1917) tree →
• Far be it from thy servants that they should do such a thing. (Torah GEN.44.7, JPS 1917) tree →
• And Adah bore Jabal; he was the father of such as dwell in tents and have cattle. (Torah GEN.4.20, JPS 1917) tree →
• Who hath heard such a thing? (Prophets ISA.66.8, JPS 1917) tree →
• Happy is the people that is in such a case. (Writings PSA.144.15, JPS 1917) tree →
• I have heard many such things; sorry comforters are ye all. (Writings JOB.16.2, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

«Such a» before a singular noun (such a dog); «such» alone before plurals or uncountables (such dogs, such fun). «Such boxes» means boxes like the ones just described, so use the amount told about them. No operation by itself.