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mingoan248
Vietnam

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what is the difference between "suit" and "match"?
You shouldn �t have bought this bag. Its color doesn �t go with you.
which one is the same meaning as "go with", suit or match?

12 Mar 2009      





alex1968
Greece

We use match to talk about things that go together
E.g.   Her bag matches her shoes.  They �re both the same shade of brown
 
We use suit to say if something looks good on you
E.g.   Take off that dress!  It doesn �t suit you!  It makes you look frumpy and old
 
We use fit to talk about size
E.g.   These shoes don �t fit me.  They �re too small.
 
These are the 3 words that Ss usually confuseWink

12 Mar 2009     



eng789
Israel

It suits you.  LOOKS GOOD ON YOU.  

It suits Ann to be a grandmother.  SHE IS GOOD AT IT.
 
My shoes don �t match bag.  AREN �T EXACTLY THE SAME COLOR - SIZE - texture
 
I have a suit.  IN CARD GAMES - AS IN A PAIR - OR THINGS THAT GO TOGETHER
 
 
It doesn �t fit me. - too big or too small.
 
It doesn �t suit me.  - the style/shape is wrong for me - the color is bad for me
 
It doesn �t match my skirt.  -  doesn �t look good with the skirt because of color/ fabric etc.
 
 
Don � have a fit is this explanation doesn �t suit your needs.   fit- get excited/angry/upset
                                                                                     suit -  doesn �t answer your question.
Hug  Barbara

12 Mar 2009     



mingoan248
Vietnam

Thank everyone!
it is clear now.

12 Mar 2009