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He wore a suit to the concert.
What does Suit mean?
matching clothes, or to fit a purpose.
Dictionary definition
A set of matching clothes, or to be right or useful for a purpose.
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Suit in a sentence
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This quiet room will suit our reading group.
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The word suit can name clothing or describe something that fits a need well.
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What does suit mean?
Suit means matching clothes, or to fit a purpose.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to suit?
Fit is close in meaning to suit.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses suit correctly?
Suit can mean to fit a purpose or need.
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WordSuit.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningSuit means matching clothes, or to fit a purpose.
ExampleExample: He wore a suit to the concert.
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Synonyms
Words like Suit
Antonyms
Opposite words
mismatchUse when something does not fit or suit.
clashUse when things do not go well together.
unsuitable choiceA phrase that contrasts with something that suits a purpose.
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Word family
Suit word family
Base word
suit
noun
suits
More than one set of matching clothes, or fits in the verb sense.
adjective
suited
Right for a person, place, or purpose.
adjective
suitable
Right or acceptable for a purpose.
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Hint for students
matching clothes, or to fit a purpose.
Common mix-up
Suit does not always mean matching clothes. In some sentences, it means fit a purpose.
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Write two short sentences that use suit in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: This quiet room will suit our reading group. Clue words: quiet, room, will. Ask: Which meaning of suit does my sentence show?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to compare meanings of suit in this model sentence: "This quiet room will suit our reading group." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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