long suit

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lawng, long soot]
- /lɔŋ, lɒŋ sut/
- /lɒŋ suːt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lawng, long soot]
- /lɔŋ, lɒŋ sut/

Definitions of long suit words

noun long suit Cards. the suit in which the most cards are held in a hand. (in bridge) a suit in which four or more cards are held in a hand. 1
noun long suit the quality, activity, endeavor, etc., in which one excels: Diligence is his long suit. 1
noun long suit the longest suit in a hand of cards 0
noun long suit a holding of four or more cards of a suit 0
noun long suit an outstanding advantage, personal quality, or talent 0
noun long suit the suit in which a player holds the most cards 0

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Origin of long suit

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Long suit

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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long suit popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for long suit

noun long suit

forte — a passage that is loud and played with force or is marked to be so. Abbreviation: f.
metier — a field of work; occupation, trade, or profession.
specialty — a special or distinctive quality, mark, state, or condition.
strength — the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor.
strong suit — Bridge. a long suit that contains high cards.

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