as such
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əz ˈsʌtʃ/
as such means: In the role or category already mentioned, or in the way appropriate to it.
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In the role or category already mentioned, or in the way appropriate to it.
- She is the leader and acts as such.
- These documents are private and must be treated as such.
- He was a trained doctor and was recognized as such.
Used to say whether something really fits a particular name or description.
- We have no garden as such.
- It was not a meeting as such, just a chat.
- She has no office as such, but works at the kitchen table.
Considered on its own, without its effects, uses, or connections to other things.
- Money as such is not bad.
- Technology as such cannot solve every problem.
- He values knowledge as such, regardless of its practical uses.
Because the person or thing has the role or qualities just mentioned.
- She is a nurse; as such, she knows first aid.
- I am the owner; as such, I pay for repairs.
- The building is historic and, as such, deserves protection.
Questions about as such
What does as such mean?
In the role or category already mentioned, or in the way appropriate to it.
What is as such in other languages?
Türkçe: bu sıfatla · Español: como tal · Français: en tant que tel · Deutsch: als solcher · Italiano: come tale · 日本語: そのようなものとして
How do you pronounce as such?
It is pronounced /əz ˈsʌtʃ/.
How do you use as such in a sentence?
She is the leader and acts as such. These documents are private and must be treated as such.
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