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Such as/As such
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Such as vs. As such
Such as
/sʌtʃ æz/
Used to introduce examples of a particular group or kind
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.
Synonyms:
like
for example
for instance
Antonyms:
unlike
different from
As such
/æz ˈsʌtʃ/
A phrase used to emphasize the exactness of something or in itself
Examples:
I
didn't see it as such a big problem.
I
t's not the best meal but enjoyable as such.
S
he wasn't late, as such, just delayed.
Synonyms:
per se
intrinsically
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
Ways to tell them apart:
Such as
is used to introduce examples of something more general. Think of it as a way to specify cases from a larger group.
As such
is used to mean
in itself
or
in its capacity
, often to clarify a statement made previously.
Remember that
such as
gives more information about what precedes it, whereas
as such
refers back to the subject or condition previously mentioned.
When to use such as:
When to use as such:
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