such as (A2)

prepositional phrase

Pronunciation: /sʌtʃ æz/

Definition

Used to introduce an example or a list of examples of the person or thing previously mentioned.

Examples

• Many desert animals, such as the fennec fox, are nocturnal to avoid the midday heat.

• The store sells various electronics, such as laptops, tablets, and cameras.

• Famous landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower, attract millions of tourists annually.

Synonyms of such as

Words with a similar meaning to such as:

• like
• including
• for example
• e.g.

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