What does suchlike mean?
Suchlike means Of the same or similar kind..
Suchlike
/ˈsʌt͡ʃ.laɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
Of the same or similar kind..
Definitions by Sense
- Of the same or similar kind.
- Other things of the same kind or type.
- A thing of the same kind or type.
Example Sentences
If there bee neuer a Seruant-monſter i' the Fayre, who can helpe it, he ſayes ; nor a neſt of Antiques ? Hee is loth to make Nature afraid in his Playes, like thoſe that beget Tales, Tempeſts, and ſuch like Drolleries, […]
For black magic, assafœtida, garlic, dragon's blood, sulphur, and such-like vile-smelling concoctions were used.
That is, we use reading not just as a means to educate ourselves, or to “explore other worlds” and suchlike, but to literally keep our distance from others.
Entertainment is the name of the media game which may include your telling about why the book was written, fun stuff about completing the manuscript […] or suchlikes to liven the interview.
Synonyms for suchlike
Antonyms for suchlike
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Word Forms
- such like
- such-like
- suchlikes
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for suchlike?
Common synonyms include somesuch, like, similar.
What is the opposite of suchlike?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use suchlike in a sentence?
If there bee neuer a Seruant-monſter i' the Fayre, who can helpe it, he ſayes ; nor a neſt of Antiques ? Hee is loth to make Nature afraid in his Playes, like thoſe that beget Tales, Tempeſts, and ſuch like Drolleries, […]
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