suitable
gb/sˈutəbəl/ us/sˈutəbəl/
A2
Inglês
~ 1600
Acepções
0 acepção
adjective
A2
property
1
appropriate for a purpose or situation
Good or right for a person, place, thing, or situation.
Padrão de uso:
[something] is suitable for [purpose/person/situation]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'suitable' with 'available'. 'Suitable' means it fits the need; 'available' means it can be used or taken.
Sinônimos
appropriate (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable, but 'appropriate' can sound slightly more formal.)
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fitting (Similar in meaning; more common in formal or literary contexts.)
Antônimos
unsuitable (Direct opposite, meaning not right for the purpose or situation.)
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inappropriate (Opposite in meaning; often used when something is socially or morally wrong for the context.)
Colocações
suitable candidate
|suitable time
|suitable clothing
|suitable solution
|suitable location
Temas
daily life
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Exemplos
- This room is suitable for up to 50 people.
- She wore suitable shoes for the hike.
- We are looking for a suitable candidate for the position.
- Is this movie suitable for children?
- The weather was not suitable for outdoor activities.
Exemplos para estudantes
- This shirt is suitable for work.
- The bag is not suitable for school.
- That job is suitable for him.
- This game is suitable for kids.
- The shoes are suitable for running.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
suitable
AFI
GB/sˈutəbəl/
US/sˈutəbəl/
Sílabas e tonicidade
suit - able (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (suit)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: suitable
Família de palavras
Negative and opposite forms
Expressões
find something suitable
1/fˈaɪnd sˈʌmθɪŋ sˈutəbəl/
fixed phrase
locate something appropriate
To look for and get something that is right for your need.
Exemplos
- I hope to find something suitable before the deadline.
- We couldn't find anything suitable to wear to the party.
make something suitable
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ sˈutəbəl/
fixed phrase
adapt to make appropriate
To change something so it is right for a use or situation.
Exemplos
- We can make the room suitable by adding more chairs.
- The guide made the explanation suitable for beginners.
suitable for all ages
1/sˈutəbəl fɚ ˈɔl ˈeɪd͡ʒɪz/
fixed phrase
appropriate for any age group
Good and safe for both children and adults.
Exemplos
- The show is suitable for all ages.
- This book is suitable for all ages and can be enjoyed by the whole family.