Suchlike Meaning in English
word
ˈsʌtʃˌlaɪk
SUHCH-lyk
sˈʌtʃlaɪk
SUHCH-lyk
Definition
Things that are similar or of the same kind as what has just been mentioned.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal, literary, or old-fashioned contexts; rarer in everyday speech. Functions as a pronoun or adjective, similar to 'and the like'. Usually appears after lists: 'cakes, cookies, and suchlike'. Can replace or follow 'etc.'.
Spanish: cosas parecidas - cosas asíPortuguese (BR): coisas do tipo - coisas desse tipoPortuguese (PT): coisas do género - coisas desse tipoChinese (Simplified): 类似的东西Chinese (Traditional): 類似的東西Hindi: ऐसी चीज़ेंArabic: أشياء من هذا القبيلBengali: এ জাতীয় - ইত্যাদি ধরনেরRussian: и тому подобное - и т.п.Japanese: そのようなもの - などVietnamese: những thứ tương tự - vân vânKorean: 그와 같은 것 - 등등Turkish: benzeri - bunun gibiUrdu: ایسا ہی - اسی طرح کاIndonesian: sejenis itu - dan semacamnya
Example Sentences
We need bread, milk, and suchlike from the store.
basic
She collects stamps, coins, and suchlike.
basic
I avoid sugar, chocolate, and suchlike for my health.
basic
My bag is always full of pens, receipts, and suchlike.
natural
He brought chips, soda, and all that suchlike for the party.
natural
It’s helpful to keep scissors and suchlike handy in the kitchen.
natural