As such
adverb
In the exact sense of the word.
He's a newcomer, and as such, isn't familiar with our rules.
Often appears as...
- is a newcomer and as such
- is an expert and as such
adverb
Because of that.
The projects were not finished on time and as such, they caused a lot of problems.
Often appears as...
- was not ready and as such
- could not participate and as such
adverb
In the exact sense of the word.
He's a newcomer, and as such, isn't familiar with our rules.
Often appears as...
- is a newcomer and as such
- is an expert and as such
adverb
Because of that.
The projects were not finished on time and as such, they caused a lot of problems.
Often appears as...
- was not ready and as such
- could not participate and as such
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Use 'as such' to stress the literal meaning of a word or phrase you've used.
He's a vegetarian and, as such, avoids any meat products.
Pro Tip 2/3Role Clarification
'As such' clarifies a role that impacts the action or allows for certain privileges or responsibilities.
She is the president of the club and, as such, has the final say in decisions.
Pro Tip 3/3Expectation Setting
Use 'as such' when implying that what follows is a rightful or expected result of the mentioned status.
The device is still under warranty, and as such, the repair is free of charge.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Use 'as such' to stress the literal meaning of a word or phrase you've used.
He's a vegetarian and, as such, avoids any meat products.
Pro Tip 2/3Role Clarification
'As such' clarifies a role that impacts the action or allows for certain privileges or responsibilities.
She is the president of the club and, as such, has the final say in decisions.
Pro Tip 3/3Expectation Setting
Use 'as such' when implying that what follows is a rightful or expected result of the mentioned status.
The device is still under warranty, and as such, the repair is free of charge.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Use 'as such' to stress the literal meaning of a word or phrase you've used.
He's a vegetarian and, as such, avoids any meat products.
Pro Tip 2/3Role Clarification
'As such' clarifies a role that impacts the action or allows for certain privileges or responsibilities.
She is the president of the club and, as such, has the final say in decisions.
Pro Tip 3/3Expectation Setting
Use 'as such' when implying that what follows is a rightful or expected result of the mentioned status.
The device is still under warranty, and as such, the repair is free of charge.
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