Words / A2

SUCH/sʌtʃ/

Such sits before a noun: such a mess, such kind people, such weather. So sits before an adjective or adverb: so tired, so quickly. Such as introduces examples. So that shows purpose.

Meaning

Used before a noun to mean of that kind, or to make the noun stronger.

Examples

• “It was such a mess in the kitchen.”
• “I have never heard such nonsense.”
• “She is such a good listener.”

Good to know

such a + countable noun. so + adjective. Examples: such as.

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