Also spelled such-like

US /ˈsʌtʃˌlaɪk/ UK /ˈsʌtʃlaɪk/
adj pron noun Freq #69725

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    of the same or a similar kind

    The sermon discussed brotherly love and suchlike tiresome subjects.

  2. 2
    pron

    other people or things of the same kind

    The cupboard held paper, ink, envelopes, and suchlike.

  3. 3
    noun

    a person or thing of that kind

    The guide warned us against frauds, cheats, and suchlikes.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · of the same or a similar kind similarsuch
2 pron · other people or things of... the likesimilar things
3 noun · a person or thing of that kind similar sort
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Word family
Related forms suchlike

Etymology

From Middle English combinations such as suche-like, formed from such + like. The adjective describes similarity, while the substantival uses stand for other people or things of the same kind.

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