as such

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Synonyms: as much

Antonyms: as much

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Prepositional phrase

1. In the role or manner of the thing mentioned.
   • This is a valuable artefact and should be treated as such.
2. In a true or literal sense.
   • I don't have a library as such, but I do have quite a large collection of books.
3. Per se, by itself, in itself, in and of itself.
   • Money as such is not the root of evil.
4. Being as previously mentioned or described.
   • I'm a mother of four young children; as such, I'm always rushed off my feet.

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