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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

suffix

IPA: /ˈsʌfɪks/

KK: /ˈsʌfɪks/

noun

Definition: A part added to the end of a word that changes its meaning or grammatical function, like -ing or -ed.

Example: In the word 'happiness', the suffix is '-ness'.

transitive verb

Definition: To add a group of letters at the end of a word to change its meaning or form.

Example: In English, you can suffix the word 'happy' with '-ness' to create 'happiness'.

suffocating

IPA: //ˈsʌfəˌkeɪtɪŋ//

KK: /sʌfəˌkeɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing difficulty in breathing or feeling trapped, often due to a lack of air or overwhelming pressure.

Example: The suffocating heat made it hard to breathe during the summer.

verb

Definition: To make it difficult for someone to breathe, often causing them to feel trapped or unable to get enough air.

Example: The smoke from the fire was suffocating, making it hard to breathe.

suggester

IPA: /səˈdʒɛstər/

KK: /səˈdʒɛstər/

noun

Definition: A person who offers ideas or recommendations about what someone should do or consider.

Example: The suggester provided several helpful tips for improving the project.

suggestion

IPA: /səˈdʒɛs.tʃən/

KK: /səˈdʒɛs.tʃən/

noun

Definition: An idea or plan that is offered for someone to think about or consider.

Example: She made a suggestion to improve the project.

suggestively

IPA: /səˈdʒɛstɪvli/

KK: /səˈdʒɛstɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that implies or hints at something without stating it directly.

Example: She smiled suggestively, making him wonder what she was thinking.

suitable

IPA: //ˈsuːtəbl//

KK: /ˈsutəbl/

adjective

Definition: Right or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.

Example: This dress is suitable for the wedding ceremony.

suitably

IPA: /ˈsuːtəbli/

KK: /ˈsutəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is appropriate or fitting for a particular situation.

Example: The dress was suitably elegant for the formal event.

suite

IPA: /swiːt/

KK: /swit/

noun

Definition: A collection of related items or rooms that are designed to be used together, such as a set of furniture or a series of connected rooms.

Example: The hotel offers a luxurious suite with a beautiful view of the ocean.

suited

IPA: /ˈsuːtɪd/

KK: /sutɪd/

adjective

Definition: Appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.

Example: The dress she wore was perfectly suited for the formal event.

verb

Definition: To be appropriate or fitting for someone or something.

Example: The dress she wore was perfectly suited for the occasion.

suiting

IPA: /ˈsuːtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsuːtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A type of fabric or material used to make suits or clothing.

Example: He chose a fine suiting for his new business suit.

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