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Suit

🇬🇧 UK /["/suːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/suːt/"]/

Meaning of Suit

a set of clothes made of the same cloth, including a jacket and trousers or a skirt

In simple words: A set of clothes, usually a jacket and pants, worn together.

Suit in a sentence

• He wore a new suit to the wedding.
• The lawyer filed a suit against the company.
• I bought a business suit for my job interview.
• She chose a red suit for the fashion show.
• A deck suit in cards can be hearts or diamonds.
• The businessman always selects a tailored suit for meetings.
• After losing the case, the suit took a toll on him mentally.
• Each suit in the deck has a different symbol.
• He decided to sue his neighbor, leading to a legal suit.

How to use Suit

Used in both formal and casual contexts. Suitable for business, weddings, and formal events, but may feel out of place in casual settings. Be careful not to confuse 'suit' with 'suit up', which means to dress formally.

Grammar pattern

suit + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'suit' as a 'carefully tailored outfit' to remember how formal it is.

Related words

Collocations with Suit

• designer
• elegant
• immaculate
• coat
• jacket
• pants
• in a suit
• a suit and tie
• a suit of armour/​armor
• a suit of clothes
• designer
• elegant
• immaculate
• coat
• jacket
• pants
• in a suit
• a suit and tie
• a suit of armour/​armor
• a suit of clothes
• civil
• class-action
• paternity
• bring
• file
• be involved in
• in a/​the suit
• suit against
• suit over

Synonyms for Suit

• outfit
• ensemble
• costume
• garb

Opposites of Suit

• casual wear
• informal attire

Common mistakes with Suit

• Confused with 'suite', which refers to a set of rooms.
• Using 'suit' to refer to clothing that isn't a matching set.
• Incorrectly saying 'suits' when discussing a single outfit.

Frequently asked questions about Suit

What does Suit mean?

A set of clothes, usually a jacket and pants, worn together.

What is the definition of Suit?

a set of clothes made of the same cloth, including a jacket and trousers or a skirt

How do you use Suit in a sentence?

He wore a new suit to the wedding.

Can you give another example of Suit?

The lawyer filed a suit against the company.

What are synonyms for Suit?

Common alternatives include outfit, ensemble, costume, garb.

What is the opposite of Suit?

Opposite meanings include casual wear, informal attire.

What words go with Suit?

It commonly pairs with designer, elegant, immaculate, coat, jacket, pants, in a suit, a suit and tie, a suit of armour/​armor, a suit of clothes, designer, elegant, immaculate, coat, jacket, pants, in a suit, a suit and tie, a suit of armour/​armor, a suit of clothes, civil, class-action, paternity, bring, file, be involved in, in a/​the suit, suit against, suit over.

What are common mistakes when using Suit?

Confused with 'suite', which refers to a set of rooms. Using 'suit' to refer to clothing that isn't a matching set. Incorrectly saying 'suits' when discussing a single outfit.

How do you pronounce Suit?

US: /["/suːt/"]/, UK: /["/suːt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Suit?

Used in both formal and casual contexts. Suitable for business, weddings, and formal events, but may feel out of place in casual settings. Be careful not to confuse 'suit' with 'suit up', which means to dress formally.

What CEFR level is Suit?

"Suit" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.