What part of speech is “such”
Adjective
Definition:
As an adjective, 'such' is used to emphasize a particular quality or characteristic of a noun.
Examples:
It was such a beautiful day!
I've never seen such kindness before.
They faced such challenges during their journey.
Tips:
When 'such' is used as an adjective, it usually precedes the noun it modifies.
Pronoun
Definition:
as a pronoun, 'such' is used to refer to a person, thing, or idea previously mentioned, or to give an example of a type of person or thing.
Examples:
I've never seen such in my life.
She enjoys romantic movies, comedies, and such.
They sell hats, scarves, gloves, and such.
Tips:
When 'such' is used as a pronoun, it often appears at the end of a list to mean 'and similar items.'
Adverb
Definition:
as an adverb, 'such' is used to intensify the meaning of the adjective or adverb it modifies.
Examples:
She is such cleverly disguised that I didn't recognize her.
The play was such well-written that it received rave reviews.
Tips:
When 'such' is used as an adverb, it's less common in modern English and might sound a bit formal or old-fashioned.