adjective
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suited
SOO-tihd
Suited (adjective) means Well matched to a particular purpose, person, or set of conditions. Example: “Thick wool socks are well suited to long walks in winter.”
adjective
1
Well matched to a particular purpose, person, or set of conditions.
"Thick wool socks are well suited to long walks in winter."
"She's well suited to a career in law."
"This laptop is suited to light office work rather than gaming."
2
Wearing a suit.
"A suited man stood by the door, checking the guests' names."
"Most of the suited commuters on the platform were reading their phones."
"The suited executives filed into the boardroom."
How to use suited
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA good match for a job, role, or situation — or, separately, dressed in a suit.
Common pairings
well suited
suited to the task
suited and booted
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more suited
- Superlative
- most suited
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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.
