Example: He is not a teacher as such, but he helps students.
Definition
"As such" is an expression used to indicate that something is being considered in its true or specific nature, often clarifying that it should not be confused with a related but different concept. For example, it highlights the exact role or identity of someone or something.
Translations
como tal
als zodanig
com a tal
en tant que tel
als solcher
Etymology
The phrase "as such" originates from Middle English, combining 'as' meaning 'in the way that' with 'such,' which means 'of that kind.' It has been used for centuries to emphasize the precise status or nature of a subject. Did you know? Its usage helps to distinguish between being something in name versus in actual function.
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"As such" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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