Such | Mean of such in English Dictionary

/ˈsʌtʃ/

• of the kind specified
1. The gun had his fingerprints on it. Such evidence [=evidence of that kind] leaves little doubt of his guilt.
2. She has published her first sci-fi novel and hopes to write more such novels.
3. No such agreement was made.
4. I know it was an accident, but such people [=people like that] should not be allowed to drive.
5. “Can I talk to Mary?” “I'm sorry. There is no such person here.” [=there is no one named Mary here]
6. In such a situation (as this), it is important to remain calm.
7. The magazine publishes articles about such varied subjects as astronomy, politics, and gardening.
8. It will be documented in such a way/manner as to prevent misunderstanding. = It will be documented in such a way/manner that there can be no misunderstanding. [=it will be documented in a way that prevents misunderstanding]
9. I've never heard of such a thing!
10. “You will apologize at once!” “I'll do no such thing!” [=I will not apologize]
11. There is no such thing as having too many friends. [=you cannot have too many friends]
12. She said she was too busy or some such nonsense. [=or something similar]
• that kind or type of person or thing
1. She has a plan, if it may be called such. [=if it deserves to be called a plan; if it is good/practical enough to be referred to as a plan]
2. He was not only a politician but also an inventor and well-known as such. [=well-known as an inventor]
3. It is a serious problem and should be treated as such.
• something previously stated or specified
1. If such is the decision, nothing further should be done.
2. We were outnumbered and surrounded. Such being the case [=since that was the case], we had to surrender.
3. If you retained a receipt, please enclose a copy of such. [=please enclose a copy of the receipt]

• and things of that kind
1. Pens, pencils, markers, and such are in this drawer.
• of the usual or expected kind
1. I have no boss as such [=there is no one who is actually my boss], but I do have to answer to my clients.
• by, of, or in itself
1. There's nothing wrong with gambling as such [=per se], but it's best to do it in moderation.
• life is like that and cannot be changed
1. We've had our share of problems, but such is life.
• to the degree that is specified or understood
1. Such violent movies (as these) are not suitable for children.
2. We've never had such a cold winter (as this).
3. I have never seen such a large cat!
4. I had such a bad headache that I couldn't think straight.
• of the specified kind
1. In cases such as [=like] this (one), it's best to be cautious.
2. Questions such as the one you've asked are difficult to answer.