Suit

Formal clothing set consisting of a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt, Legal action; a case brought before a court of law, To be appropriate or acceptable for someone or something, A set of clothes that are made of the same fabric and color

Suit - Meanings

Formal clothing set consisting of a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt

Example: He wore a sharp black suit to the job interview.

Usage: formalContext: professional settings, formal events

Note: Commonly worn in business, formal occasions

Legal action; a case brought before a court of law

Example: The company filed a suit against their former employee for breach of contract.

Usage: formalContext: legal or judicial settings

Note: Refers to legal proceedings

To be appropriate or acceptable for someone or something

Example: The new job really suits her personality.

Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations, informal settings

Note: Used to indicate compatibility or appropriateness

A set of clothes that are made of the same fabric and color

Example: The curtains and cushions were made from the same floral suit.

Usage: formalContext: interior design, fabric coordination

Note: Refers to matching fabric sets

Suit's synonyms

outfit

An outfit refers to a set of clothes that are worn together for a particular occasion or purpose.

Example: She wore a stylish outfit to the party.

Note: While a suit is a specific type of formal clothing typically consisting of a jacket and trousers, an outfit is a more general term that can refer to any set of clothing.

attire

Attire refers to clothing or garments worn for a specific occasion or purpose.

Example: The wedding guests were asked to wear formal attire.

Note: Attire is a more formal and general term than suit, as it can refer to any type of clothing worn for a particular event or situation, not just a formal suit.

garb

Garb refers to clothing or attire, especially distinctive or special clothing.

Example: The performers were dressed in traditional garb for the festival.

Note: Garb is a more literary or formal term than suit, often used to describe clothing that is unique, traditional, or ceremonial in nature.

ensemble

Ensemble refers to a coordinated outfit or a group of items that work together harmoniously.

Example: She put together a stunning ensemble for the red carpet event.

Note: While a suit is a specific type of formal clothing, an ensemble can refer to any coordinated set of clothing or accessories, not limited to formal wear.

Suit expressions, common phrases

Suit up

To dress formally or wear a suit, typically for a special occasion or event.

Example: We need to suit up for the formal event tonight.

Note: The phrase emphasizes dressing in a suit or formal attire rather than the general meaning of 'suit' as a set of clothes.

Suit yourself

An expression used to say that someone can do as they like or prefer, even if it's different from what you would choose.

Example: I prefer tea, but if you want coffee, suit yourself.

Note: The phrase uses 'suit' in a figurative sense to mean 'satisfy or please oneself,' rather than referring to clothing.

In suit

To be dressed in formal or business attire, especially for professional or legal settings.

Example: The lawyers appeared in suit at the court hearing.

Note: This phrase specifically refers to wearing a suit in a professional or formal context.

Follow suit

To imitate or do the same as someone else, especially when they have been successful or set a good example.

Example: After seeing the success of the new marketing strategy, other companies decided to follow suit.

Note: The phrase uses 'suit' in a metaphorical sense to mean following someone's actions or decisions.

Suit of armor

A protective covering made of metal worn by knights in medieval times for defense in combat.

Example: The knight wore a shining suit of armor for battle.

Note: In this context, 'suit' refers to a full-body protective armor worn in historical battles, distinct from modern-day business attire.

Bathing suit

A garment worn for swimming, typically consisting of a top and bottom or a one-piece outfit.

Example: She packed her bathing suit for the beach vacation.

Note: In this case, 'suit' refers to a specific type of clothing designed for swimming, distinct from formal or business suits.

Lawsuit

A legal case brought to a court of law by one party against another, seeking a legal remedy or damages.

Example: The company faced a lawsuit for breach of contract.

Note: This term uses 'suit' in a legal context to refer to a formal legal action, different from the general meaning of 'suit' as clothing.

Suit everyday (slang) expressions

Threads

Threads is a slang term for clothing or an outfit, typically referring to stylish or fashionable attire. In this case, it refers to a suit or formal wear.

Example: He showed up in some fancy threads for the party.

Note: Threads is a more casual and slangy way to refer to a suit or outfit, emphasizing style or fashion sense.

Duds

Duds is a slang term for clothes or garments, often used to refer to formal or dressy attire. It can also specifically refer to a suit.

Example: He forgot his duds for the wedding and had to borrow a suit.

Note: Duds is a more informal and colloquial way to refer to clothing, particularly formal wear like a suit.

Gear

Gear is a slang term for clothing, accessories, or equipment, usually in the context of being stylish or suitable for a specific purpose. It can refer to a suit or formal attire.

Example: He bought a new suit and some sharp gear for the job interview.

Note: Gear is a versatile term that can refer to a wide range of items, including clothing like a suit, but also accessories or specialized equipment.

Togs

Togs is a slang term for clothes or garments, especially those worn for a specific occasion or activity. It can refer to a suit or formal outfit.

Example: He wore his best togs to the event to impress his colleagues.

Note: Togs is a more quirky and old-fashioned term for clothing, often used in a playful or nostalgic way.

Kit

Kit is a slang term for one's outfit or attire, typically associated with a specific purpose or occasion. It can include a suit or formal wear.

Example: He put on his best kit for the important business meeting.

Note: Kit is a versatile term that can refer to a complete set of items needed for a particular activity or role, including clothing like a suit.

Rags

Rags is a slang term for clothes or clothing, often used in a derogatory or humorous way. It can also refer to a suit or formal attire.

Example: He cleaned up nicely in his new rags for the fancy dinner party.

Note: Rags is a more pejorative term for clothing, suggesting a lack of quality or style, though it can be used playfully or ironically in some contexts.

Suit - Examples

I need to buy a new suit for the wedding.

He always wears a suit to work.

She looked stunning in her black suit.

Suit grammar

Suit - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: suit

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): suits

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): suit

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): suited

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): suiting

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): suits

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): suit

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): suit

Syllabification and Stress

suit Contains 1 syllables: suit

Phonetic transcription: ˈsüt

suit , ˈsüt (The red syllable is stressed)

Suit - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

suit: ~ 2200 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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