suits
Translation
suits, sets of clothes, lawsuits
Examples
He has two business suits.
He has two business suits.
Hearts is one of the four suits in cards.
Hearts is one of the four suits in cards.
The company is facing several suits.
The company is facing several suits.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) suits a number of sets of clothes He has two business suits.
Similar Words
Synonyms: outfits, costumes (clothing); lawsuits, cases (legal)
Etymology
Plural of 'suit', from Old French 'suite' (see 'suite'), meaning 'a following' or 'a set'. A suit of clothes or cards is a set.
Memory Tips
Picture men in business 'suits' filing law'suits'. Also, a 'suit' of cards follows a pattern.