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   Fit

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   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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   What does fit mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! 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.

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   What happens if a person has a fit?

   • If someone has a fit they suddenly lose consciousness and their body makes uncontrollable movements. About two in every five epileptic fits occur during sleep. Once a fit has started there is nothing you can do to stop it. If you have a fit of coughing or laughter, you suddenly start coughing or laughing in an uncontrollable way.

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   What does it mean if something is a good fit?

   • If something is fit for a particular purpose, it is suitable for that purpose. Only two of the seven bicycles were fit for the road. If something is a good fit, it fits well. Eventually he was happy that the doors were a good fit. If something fits you, it is the right size and shape for you. These shoes don't fit me.

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   What is the difference between fit and fitted?

   • Both fit and fitted are standard as past tense and past participle of fit1 : The new door fit (or fitted ) the old frame perfectly. The suit had fitted (or fit ) well last year. Fitted is somewhat more common than fit in the sense “to adjust, make conform”: The tailor fitted the suit with a minimum of fuss.

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

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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.

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