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Such/Such a
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Such vs. Such a
Such
/sʌtʃ/
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Used to refer to something that has already been mentioned or is related to the current subject
Examples:
She is
such
a kind person.
It's
such
a lovely day for a walk.
Synonyms:
similar
like
alike
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
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Such a
/sʌtʃ ə/
Used to refer to something that has already been mentioned or is known about
Examples:
Synonyms:
so
very
Antonyms:
different
unlike
Ways to tell them apart:
The phrase
such a
is more specific and is used when you are referring to a single noun.
Such
can be used to describe more general situations or types without referring to a specific singular noun.
Think of
such a
as introducing a specific example, while
such
can be more general and not limited to a single, specific noun.
When to use such:
When to use such a:
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