Basic

suitable

/ˈsuːtəbl/

suit · a · ble ˈsuːt · ə · bl

English Definition

adj. appropriate for a particular purpose

中文释义

合适的

Significado en Español

adecuado, apropiado

한국어 뜻

적합한, 알맞은

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

phù hợp, thích hợp

Example Sentence

This dress is suitable for the occasion.

这条裙子很适合这个场合。

Synonyms

appropriate fitting apt

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “suitable”:

A unsuitable
B inappropriate
C unfit
D appropriate

Show answer

D — appropriate. “suitable” means adj. appropriate for a particular purpose

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Sturdy leather boots are the most ______ shoes for a long mountain hike.

A suitable
B wrong
C unsuitable
D improper

Show answer

A — suitable. “suitable” means adj. appropriate for a particular purpose

Common questions about “suitable”

What does “suitable” mean?

suitable — adj. appropriate for a particular purpose. In Chinese: 合适的.

How do you pronounce “suitable”?

suitable is pronounced /ˈsuːtəbl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: suit · a · ble.

How do you use “suitable” in a sentence?

This dress is suitable for the occasion. (这条裙子很适合这个场合。)

What are synonyms for “suitable”?

appropriate, fitting, apt — all close in meaning to suitable (adj. appropriate for a particular purpose).

Is “suitable” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. suitable appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

2080 / 2445

85% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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suitable

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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