suited
Suited (adjective) means well matched to a particular purpose, person, or set of conditions. Example: “She's well suited to a career in law.”
How to Use Suited
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA good match for a job, role, or situation — or, separately, dressed in a suit.
Word Forms
more suited comparative, most suited superlative
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What does “suited” mean?
The word “suited” means well matched to a particular purpose, person, or set of conditions. In plain terms, a good match for a job, role, or situation — or, separately, dressed in a suit.
How do you pronounce “suited”?
“Suited” is pronounced SOO-tihd (/ˈsutɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “suited” in a sentence?
Here is “suited” used in a sentence: “She's well suited to a career in law.”
What part of speech is “suited”?
“Suited” is an adjective.
Is “suited” a common word?
“Suited” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “suited” have?
“Suited” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: well matched to a particular purpose, person, or set of conditions.
Should you say suited to or suited for?
Both are correct, and in most sentences they are interchangeable: someone can be well suited to the job or well suited for the job. "Suited to" is slightly more common overall, while "suited for" often appears when talking about a purpose or role.
What is the difference between suited and suitable?
Suitable can stand directly before a noun ("a suitable venue") and describes general appropriateness. Suited usually follows the verb and needs "to" or "for" ("the venue is suited to large events"), describing how well something matches a particular purpose, person, or set of conditions.