used to indicate that what follows gives just enough information without going into detail
Suffice it to say, the meeting didn’t go as planned.
Suffice it to say, she wasn’t pleased with the results.
to have the purpose or effect of doing something
These examples serve to illustrate the main point.
Her kind words served to calm everyone down.
real and able to be touched or clearly seen; not abstract
The company saw tangible results after the new strategy was applied.
She needed tangible proof of his honesty.
a gradual loss or decrease in numbers, strength, or effectiveness
The company faces high employee attrition due to long working hours.
The army suffered heavy attrition during the long war.
similar to something; comparable in nature or quality
His reaction was akin to surprise and disbelief.
The bond between them is akin to that of family.
