(demonstrative) Like this, that, these, those; used to make a comparison with something implied by context. / (particularly used in formal documents) Any.

A person, a thing, people, or things like the one or ones already mentioned.

(philosophy) Something being indicated that is similar to something else.

In the role or manner of the thing mentioned. / (usually in negative constructions) In a true or literal sense. / Per se, by itself, in itself, in and of itself.

Alternative form of there's no such thing as a free lunch

Nothing is free; even things that appear free often have to be paid in the end.

For example. / Like, of the kind mentioned.

(idiomatic) A placeholder or generic name for something.

A placeholder or generic thing.

indefinite; some or other, not stated