fit
adjective · verb · noun
Simple meaning
Adapted to a purpose or environment.
Pronunciation
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fitIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɪt
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Definition
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adjective
Suitable; proper
Adapted to a purpose or environment.
In good shape; physically well.
verb
transitive
To be suitable for.
transitivewith to
To make conform in size and shape.
intransitive
To be of the right size and shape
transitive
To tailor; to change to the appropriate size.
transitive
To make ready.
To be proper or becoming.
noun
The degree to which something fits.
Conformity of elements one to another.
The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.
A sudden outburst of emotion.
A sudden burst (of an activity).
A seizure or convulsion.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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More ways to use fit
- “This piece won't fit into the puzzle.”verb
- “Can you fit the toy into the box?”verb
- “I admired the fit of her coat.”noun
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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.
Suitable or fit; proper; felicitous.
Suitable; right; proper.
Suitable; fit; adapted; as, means accommodate to end.
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