as such

adverb

with respect to its inherent nature (Freq. 12)

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this statement is interesting per se

• Syn: ↑intrinsically, ↑per se, ↑in and of itself

• Derived from adjective: ↑intrinsic (for: ↑intrinsically)

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\\ˈazˌsəch, əzˈs-\ adverb

: in itself

as such the gift was worth little

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as such

1. As it is described

2. In a particular capacity

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Main Entry: ↑such

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as such usually in negatives phrase

used after a noun when you are referring to the usual meaning of the word

The director pointed out that the zoo provided no entertainment as such.

She’s not really a maid as such; she just helps out in the house sometimes.

Thesaurus: ways of being specific_synonym

Main entry: such

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I

see such

II

[often with negative] in the exact sense of the word

it is possible to stay overnight here although there is no guest house as such

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as such

1 : of the usual or expected kind : in the usual sense

I have no boss as such [=there is no one who is actually my boss], but I do have to answer to my clients.

2 : by, of, or in itself

— used to indicate that something is being considered by itself and not along with other things

There's nothing wrong with gambling as such [=per se], but it's best to do it in moderation.

see also ↑such 1 (above), 2

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Main Entry: ↑such

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as ˈsuch idiom

as the word is usually understood; in the exact sense of the word

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The new job is not a promotion as such, but it has good prospects.

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‘Well, did they offer it to you?’ ‘No, not as such, but they said I had a good chance.’

Main entry: ↑such_idiom