Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
such-as-it-is-or-was-etc
phrase
sʌtʃ æz ɪt ɪz ɔr wəz ˈɛtˌsiːˈtiː
Definition
A phrase used to refer to the current state of something or to indicate that it was once in a particular condition.
Examples
- The project is moving forward, such as it is.
- Such as it is, the plan needs more work before implementation.
- The house, such as it was, still holds many memories for us.
Meaning
This phrase signifies the existing state or condition of something, often contrasted with how it used to be.
Synonyms
- as it stands
- as it currently is
- in its current form
