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Definition suitable in British English
suitable
adjective
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈsuːtəb(ə)l/
▪ eminently, especially, highly, particularly, perfectly, very
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right for a particular purpose, person, or situation
Example
The car park was full, and the nearest suitable alternative was two miles away.
Example
It's difficult for students to find suitable accommodation.
Example
We need to find someone suitable to send as Corbett's replacement.
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