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Suit Definition, Meanings, and Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：set of matching clothes (suit)

suit 🔊

/suːt/

A set of clothes made from the same fabric, usually including a jacket and trousers or a skirt.

Person wearing a dark navy suit jacket and tie

set of matching clothes 🔊

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/sɛt əv ˈmætʃɪŋ kloʊðz/

A suit is a coordinated outfit consisting of a jacket and trousers (or skirt), typically made from the same fabric.

📁 Category：Fashion Trends 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'sequi' (to follow) via Old French 'suite' (a set).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a 'suite' of rooms that go together; a suit is a matching set of clothes.

📖 Example

For his job interview, he bought a sharp new blue suit. 🔊 For his job interview, he bought a sharp new blue suit.

🔗 Collocations

business suit – A formal suit worn in professional settings

suit jacket – The matching jacket of a suit

suit and tie – A combination of a suit with a necktie for formal occasions

🔄 Synonyms

outfit (n.) – A set of clothes worn together, often coordinating

attire (n.) – Clothing, especially formal or complete dress

ensemble (n.) – A coordinated set of garments worn together

🌱 Derivatives

suiting (n.) – Fabric used for making suits

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Latin 'sequi' meaning 'to follow'; evolved through Old French 'suite' referring to a set of items that follow one another, like matching clothes.

Meaning 2：be appropriate for (suit)

suit 🔊

/suːt/

To be right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

Comparing two shirts to see which suits better

be appropriate for 🔊

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/bi əˈproʊpriət fɔːr/

To be right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

That hairstyle really suits the shape of her face. 🔊 That hairstyle really suits the shape of her face.

🔗 Collocations

suit someone's needs – To be exactly what someone requires

suit the occasion – To be appropriate for a specific event or situation

suit your taste – To match someone's personal preferences

🔄 Synonyms

fit (v.) – To be the right size and shape or to be suitable

become (v.) – To look good on someone or be appropriate for them

match (v.) – To correspond or be harmonious with something

🚫 Antonyms

misfit (v.) – To be unsuitable or not fit properly

clash (v.) – To conflict or look ugly together

unsuit (v.) – To be inappropriate for (rare usage)

🌱 Derivatives

suitable (adj.) – Right or appropriate for a particular purpose

suitability (n.) – The quality of being appropriate

suited (adj.) – Having the right qualities or being appropriate