noun
suit
soot
noun
1
A matching jacket and trousers (or skirt) worn together as formal or business clothing.
"He wore a dark grey suit to the interview."
"She had the suit tailored to fit perfectly."
2
A full protective or specialized outfit for a particular activity.
"The astronaut checked her space suit before the spacewalk."
"Divers need a wetsuit in cold water."
3
A legal case brought to a court; a lawsuit.
"The family filed suit against the manufacturer."
4
One of the four categories (hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades) that a deck of playing cards is divided into.
"She won the hand by holding every card in one suit."
verb
1
To be convenient, acceptable, or right for someone or something.
"Come over whenever suits you."
"This job suits her much better than the last one."
How to Use Suit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA matching set of clothing, or (as a verb) to be a good fit for someone's needs.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with suite, a set of rooms or connected items, pronounced "sweet."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
business suit
file suit
suit yourself
follow suit
Word Forms
suited past tense, suits plural, Suits plural, suits singular
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Etymology
From Old French sieute/suite, meaning things that "follow" together as a set — the same root that gave English suite, since the pieces of a suit of clothes are worn following one another.