Difference between FIT and SUIT

[milene]

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #63 "Synonyms for adapt", question 6

This music really ......... my mood.

(a) fits
(b) suits
(c) matches
(d) acclimatizes

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #63 "Synonyms for adapt", answer 6

This music really fits my mood.

Correct answer: (a) fits

Your answer was: incorrect
This music really suits my mood.
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hi!

what's the difference between fit and suit?

milene

[stew.t.]

Hi milene

I would say "fit" often means sth a person has is right for sth

e.g. My personality fits the job.

Whereas "suit" means sth is right for you:

e.g. The job suits me fine thks.

Note there are some common dual useages.

e.g. We just fit together really well.
We just suit each other really well.

means about the same
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[Tom]

Hi milene

After confirming with all the moderators I can very confidently say that your answer was correct. The test answer was not correct!

Tom

[Yankee]

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In my opinion, fits isn't wrong in the sentence, Tom. But I do think that many people would use suits instead.

Amy

[Tom]