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Difference between fit, suit, match



 
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Difference between fit, suit, match #1 (permalink) Tue Feb 10, 2009 14:35 pm   Difference between fit, suit, match
 

could you tell me the difference between the following verbs :

fit - suit - match

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Difference between fit, suit, match #2 (permalink) Tue Feb 10, 2009 15:04 pm   Difference between fit, suit, match
 

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Hi Sultano,

'Fit' often refers to something you wear as in: If your shoes fit, they are the right size.

'Suit' suggests that the style of clothing for example is right for you.

'Match' is often used with colours when two colours are either the same or they look good together.

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Difference between fit, suit, match #3 (permalink) Tue Feb 10, 2009 18:13 pm   Difference between fit, suit, match
 

I´m agree with alan.
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