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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Fit or suit

Hello
What is the difference between fit and suit?
Would you please give some examples?

Thank you in advance
  

Top answer

I'm thinking of the common assembly instruction, in which there's not much difference: Cut to fit . Cut to suit . This could relate to the length of something, such as a pipe.

  • I'm thinking of the common assembly instruction, in which there's not much difference: Cut to fit .
  • Cut to suit .
  • This could relate to the length of something, such as a pipe.
  • In what context are you using the terms?
  • I think I'm going to have a fit over this law suit.
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I'm thinking of the common assembly instruction, in which there's not much difference:
Cut to fit.
Cut to suit.

This could relate to the length of something, such as a pipe.

In what context are you using the terms?

I think I'm going to have a fit over this law suit.
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We really need some context.
This dress fits me, but it doesn't suit me.
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Both have the same meaning but it depends on the context they used in .
- This trouser fits me , but that blue car doesn't suit me .
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Anonymoussome examples
I like your new suit. It fits you very well.
I don't think we can all fit into this elevator.
If the shoe fits, wear it!
Vulgar language is not suitable when speaking to the mayor.
She was so angry I thought she was going to have a fit.
You can take it or leave it. Suit yourself.
We need a piece of music that su
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MoneerBoth have the same meaning but it depends on the context they used in .
- This trouser fits me , but that blue car doesn't suit me .
I don't think the meanings are the same, either in your example or in general.
Also, in English trousers are plural. These trousers fit me.
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When a thing suits you it is appropriate for you. It goes well with your style or personality. The thing may be a piece of clothing, or it may be a haircut or a car or a house or a husband.

When a thing fits you it is of the right size for you. The most obvious example is clothing but a large house might not "fit" a person who has only enough furniture to f
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Oops!
Dear Anonymous,
It was not you, but responder "Avangi" who mentioned "have a fit over this lawsuit."
Probably you do want the simple comparison of suit and fit that I gave a few minutes ago.
Avangi's use of "fit" is not your fit, and the "suit" in lawsuit is not your suit.

To punning responders, this much: if the suit has fit for t
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If you combined a trouser with a knicker you'd have quite a garment, wouldn't you?
Fashion firsts in hard times!
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Hi guys,
My turn, my turn. Emotion: smile


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CliveMy turn, my turn. Emotion: smile
By all means!!! Join in the fun.

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