as such

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [az suhch]
- /æz sʌtʃ/
- /əz sʌtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [az suhch]
- /æz sʌtʃ/

Definitions of as such words

phrase as such You use as such with a negative to indicate that a word or expression is not a very accurate description of the actual situation. 3
phrase as such You use as such after a noun to indicate that you are considering that thing on its own, separately from other things or factors. 3
noun as such in the capacity previously specified or understood 3
noun as such in itself or themselves 3
noun as such as being what is indicated or suggested 3
noun as such in itself 3

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Origin of as such

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English as, als, alse, also, Old English alswā, ealswā all so (see also), quite so, quite as, as; cognate with Middle Dutch alse (Dutch als), Old High German alsō (Middle High German álsō, álse, als, German also so, als as, as if, because)

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Parts of speech for As such

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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as such popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for as such

adv as such

alone — When you are alone, you are not with any other people.
fundamentally — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
independently — not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker.
singularly — extraordinary; remarkable; exceptional: a singular success.
solely — as the only one or ones: solely responsible.

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