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suitable

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsuːtəbəl/

suitable means: Right for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

adjective

RIGHT FOR PURPOSEB1

Right for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

  • We need a suitable place to meet.
  • Is this book suitable for children?
  • She found suitable clothes for the interview.

How to use it: suitable for someone/something (This film is suitable for young children.); suitable to do something (These shoes are suitable to wear indoors.)

Similar words: appropriate, right, fitting

Opposites: unsuitable, inappropriate

Common phrases: suitable for children, suitable clothes, suitable candidate, suitable material

Questions about suitable

What does suitable mean?

Right for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

What is suitable in other languages?

Türkçe: uygun · Español: adecuado · Français: adapté · Deutsch: geeignet · Italiano: adatto · 日本語: 適した

How do you pronounce suitable?

It is pronounced /ˈsuːtəbəl/.

How do you use suitable in a sentence?

We need a suitable place to meet. Is this book suitable for children?

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