Cool MateLike this vs Such
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Like this
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Such
Top 1,000 (very common)A1
Most common: Such
| Like this | Such | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //laɪk ðɪs//🇺🇸 //laɪk ðɪs// | 🇬🇧 /["/sʌtʃ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/sʌtʃ/"]/ |
| Meaning | To agree with or enjoy something. | used to show the degree or quality of something |
| Example | I really like this new restaurant downtown. | I have never seen such a beautiful sunset. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 5,000 (fairly common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | - | A1 |
| Collocations | like this one, like this idea, do it like this | such a shame, such as, such things, such effort |
| Antonyms | - | different, other |
| Common mistakes | Using 'like this' without a clear reference., Confusing it with 'such as' in formal writing., Overusing in professional settings. | Mixing up 'such' with 'so' — 'such' modifies nouns, while 'so' modifies adjectives., 'Such' is often overused, leading to awkward sentences., Using 'such' without 'a' or 'an' when needed. |
| Usage notes | Used in casual conversations to express agreement or approval. May not be appropriate in very formal contexts. | Used to emphasize a particular quality. Works well in writing and speaking but avoid in very formal settings where precision is needed. |
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Frequently asked questions: Like this vs Such
What's the difference between Like this and Such?
Like this: To agree with or enjoy something. Such: used to show the degree or quality of something
Which is more common: Like this and Such?
Such is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Like this: I really like this new restaurant downtown. Such: I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
Can I use Like this and Such interchangeably?
Not always. Like this and Such are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.