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Such as vs. As such
Such as
/sʌtʃ æz/Examples:
He loves outdoor activities such as hiking.Tropical fruits, such as mangoes, are rich in vitamins.You can add spices such as cumin to the dish.
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As such
/æz ˈsʌtʃ/Examples:
I didn't see it as such a big problem.It's not the best meal but enjoyable as such.She wasn't late, as such, just delayed.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Such as is used to introduce examples, while as such refers to the role or nature of something previously mentioned.
- Such as typically comes between two parts of a sentence to list specific examples.
- As such often follows a statement and refers to or describes the exact nature of something.
- Remember, such as often follows a list or examples in a sentence, whereas as such is used to elaborate on or clarify a previous point.
- Use such as when you want to add examples to your statement and as such when you want to affirm the nature of something mentioned.
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