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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 THAT ROLEB2

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.

How to use it: verb + as such (He is our guest and should be treated as such.)

Similar words: in that capacity

Common phrases: treated as such, recognized as such

STRICTLY SPEAKINGB2

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.

Similar words: strictly speaking, in the strict sense

Common phrases: something as such, problem as such

IN ITSELFC1

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.

Similar words: in itself, by itself, per se

Common phrases: money as such, power as such

GIVEN THAT ROLEC1

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.

Similar words: in that capacity

Common phrases: as such responsible, as such entitled

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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