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   Fit

   /fit/

   

   adjective

   • 1. of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose: "the meat is fit for human consumption" Similar suitablegood enoughrelevantpertinentaptappropriatesuitedappositeapropos-worthyfittingbefittingproperdueseemlydecorousdecentrightcorrectcomme il fautarchaic:meetOpposite unfitinappropriate
   • ▪ having the requisite qualities or skills to undertake something competently: "he felt himself quite fit for battle" Similar competentablecapableadequategood enoughsatisfactoryproficientreadypreparedqualifiedtrainedequippedeligibleworthyinformal:up to scratchOpposite unfitincapable
   • ▪ suitable and correct according to accepted social standards: "a fit subject on which to correspond" Similar suitablegood enoughrelevantpertinentaptappropriatesuitedappositeapropos-worthyfittingbefittingproperdueseemlydecorousdecentrightcorrectcomme il fautarchaic:meetOpposite unfitinappropriate
   • ▪ (of a person or thing) having reached such an extreme condition as to be on the point of doing the thing specified: informal "he baited even his close companions until they were fit to kill him" Similar readypreparedon the point ofsetall setin a fit stateprimeddisposedlikelyaboutinformal:up forgeared uppsyched up
   • ▪ ready: informal "well, are you fit?"
   • 2. in good health, especially because of regular physical exercise: "the measures would ensure a leaner, fitter company" Similar healthywellin good healthin good shapein shapein good trimin trimin good conditionin tip-top conditionin fine fettlefighting fitas fit as a fiddleas fit as a fleaas strong as an oxstrongrobusthale and heartysturdyhardystalwartlustyvigoroussoundathleticmuscularstrappingtoughpowerfulruggedinformal:right as rainhuskyrippedshreddedbuffOpposite unfitunwell
   • ▪ sexually attractive; good-looking: informal British "who's this fit babe?"

   verb

   • 1. be of the right shape and size for: "those jeans still fit me" Similar be the right/correct size (for)be big/small enough (for)be the right shape (for)informal:fit like a gloveOpposite be too big/small (for)
   • ▪ try clothing on (someone) in order to make or alter it to the correct size: "she was about to be fitted for her costume"
   • ▪ be of the right size, shape, or number to occupy a particular position or place: "Angela says we can all fit in her car"
   • 2. fix or put (something) into place: "they fitted smoke alarms to their home" Similar layput in place/positionpositionplacefixinsertarrangeadjustshape
   • ▪ provide (something) with a particular component or article: "most tools can be fitted with a new handle" Similar equipprovidesupplyfit outrig outfurnishoutfitendow
   • ▪ join or cause to join together to form a whole: "it took a while to figure out how the confounded things fit together" Similar joinconnectput togetherpiece togetherattachunitelinksplicefuseweld
   • 3. be in agreement or harmony with; match.
   • ▪ (of an attribute, qualification, or skill) make (someone) suitable to fulfill a particular role or undertake a particular task: "an MS fits the student for a professional career" Similar qualifypreparemake readymake suitableprimeconditiontraincoachgroomtailor

   noun

   • 1. the particular way in which something, especially a garment or component, fits around or into something: "the dress was a perfect fit"
   • ▪ the particular way in which a thing matches something else: "a close fit between teachers' qualifications and their teaching responsibilities"
   • ▪ the correspondence between observed data and the values expected by theory.

   Word Origin late Middle English: of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fitly adverb

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fitFit Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FIT is acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper. How to use fit in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Fit.

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   Fit definition: adapted or suited; appropriate. See examples of FIT used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFIT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FIT definition: 1. to be the right size or shape for someone or something: 2. to fit very well: 3. to be suitable…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFIT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FIT meaning: 1. to be the right size or shape for someone or something: 2. to fit very well: 3. to be suitable…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › fitFit - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   meeting adequate standards for a purpose. “a fit subject for discussion”. “it is fit and proper that you be there”. “water fit to drink”. “ fit for duty”. “do as you see fit to”. synonyms: appropriate. suitable for a particular person, place, condition, etc.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › fitFit - definition of fit by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To be the proper size and shape. 2. To be suited; belong: doesn't fit in with these people. 3. To be in harmony; agree: His good mood fit in with the joyful occasion. adj. fit·ter, fit·test. 1. Suited, adapted, or acceptable for a given circumstance or purpose: not a fit time for flippancy.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFIT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something fits, it is the right size and shape to go onto a person's body or onto a particular object. The sash, kimono, and other garments were made to fit a child. [VERB noun] She has to go to the men's department to find trousers that fit at the waist. [VERB preposition/adverb]

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfit verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   Definition of fit verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryfit | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    to put or fix something somewhere: You ought to fit a smoke alarm in the kitchen. fit verb (SAME) to be the same as or like something: She seems to fit the police description. fit verb (SUITABLE) to be suitable for something: The punishment should fit the crime. Phrasal verbs. fit in. fit sb/sth in. fit in with sth. adjective.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishfit adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    adjective. /fɪt/ (fit‧ter, fit‧test) suitable; of the right quality; with the right qualities or skills fit for somebody/something The food was not fit for human consumption. It was a meal fit for a king (= of very good quality). The kids seem to think I'm only fit for cooking and cleaning! fit to do something Your car isn't fit to be on the road!