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Meaning of suit
a set of clothes, typically made from the same fabric and designed to be worn together
Etymology of suit
The word "suit" originated from the Old French word "suite," meaning "a following" or "a set," which is derived from the verb "suivre," meaning "to follow"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a set of clothes, and its meaning has expanded over time to include other senses, such as a legal action or a set of playing cards
Synonyms
Definitions
- A set of clothes made from the same fabric, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt, worn for formal or business occasions
- * A set of clothes worn for a particular activity or occupation
- * A legal action or proceeding
Usage Examples
- He wore a suit to the job interview to make a good impression
- * The company is facing a suit from a former employee who claims they were unfairly dismissed
- * The suit of cards includes hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades
Antonyms
casuals
informals
sloppies
messes
disarrays
untidinesses
irregularities
discrepancies
variances
divergences
differences
mismatches
incompatibilities
incongruities
discordances
dissonances
irregulars
nonconformities