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suitable

adjective

Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
UI
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈsuːtəbl

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

    “The parents found the girl suitable for their son”

adjective

  1. Meant or adapted for an occasion or use

    “A tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty”

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Example Sentences

The parents found the girl suitable for their son
A tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty
Not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy

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