suit vs major suit

major suit vs suit

suit and major suit both are nouns.

suit is a verb but major suit is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
suit	Yes	No	Yes	No
major suit	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, major suit is a hyponym of suit; that is, major suit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than suit:

suit: playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color
major suit: (bridge) a suit of superior scoring value, either spades or hearts

Other hyponyms of suit include minor suit, trump.

suit (noun)	major suit (noun)
a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy	(bridge) a suit of superior scoring value, either spades or hearts
a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color
a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status or rank
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
(slang) a businessman dressed in a business suit

suit (verb)	major suit (verb)
accord or comport with
enhance the appearance of
be agreeable or acceptable
be agreeable or acceptable to

Difference between suit and major suit

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