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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. 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.

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

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   3 days ago · 1. verb. 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]

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

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   Definitions of fit. adjective. 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. acceptable. adequate for the purpose. suitable, suited.

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

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   [transitive] to put or fix something somewhere. fit something + adv./prep. They fitted a smoke alarm to the ceiling. uPVC windows have been fitted throughout the house. fit something with something The rooms were all fitted with smoke alarms. [intransitive, transitive] to put or join something in the right place. fit + adv./prep.

6. 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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFIT | meaning - 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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfit adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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). fit for doing something The children seem to think I'm only fit for cooking and washing! fit to do something Your car isn't fit to be on the road!