such Definition

such
adj

1. Of that kind, or of the same or a similar kind.

Example: You cannot reason with such a person
Example: We ended up completely broke, such was our fate
2. So great; of a more extreme type, degree, extent, etc than is usual, normal, etc.

Example: got such a shock when she heard the news
Example: You've been such an idiot
Example: Such a shame you couldn't come to the party
3. Of a type, degree, extent, etc that has already been indicated, spoken about, etc.

Example: I did no such thing

pronoun

1. A person or thing, or people or things, like that or those which have just been mentioned; suchlike.

Example: chimps, gorillas and such
Example: can't conceive that such was his intention

Idiom: as such

In or by itself alone.
Example: Enthusiasm as such is not enough

As is usually thought of, described, etc.
Example: There's no spare bed as such, but you can use the sofa

Idiom: such as

For example.

Idiom: such as it is

For all its imperfection.
Example: You're welcome to use my car there, such as it is

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon swilc.