Phrase guide

long suit

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of strong suit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: strong suit

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

an asset of special worth or utility

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • cooking is his forte

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: forte, strong suit, metier, specialty, speciality, strong point, strength

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: asset, plus

Narrower terms: green thumb, green fingers

3

noun

Meaning 3

in a hand, the suit having the most cards

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage

Narrower terms: strong suit

History

Etymology

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