ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Suchlike

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsʌt͡ʃ.laɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Suchlike is an adjective meaning Of the same or similar kind.

Meaning

Of the same or similar kind.

More Meanings

  1. Other things of the same kind or type.
  2. A thing of the same kind or type.

Example Sentences

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.
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, […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for suchlike

Depending on context, synonyms include somesuch, like, similar.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include similar, like, etcetera, homogeneous, homoeogeneous, lich.

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