fit
fit/fit/
adjective
- of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose."the meat is fit for human consumption"synonyms: suitable, good enough, relevant, pertinent, apt, appropriate, suited, apposite, apropos, -worthy, fitting, befitting, proper, due, seemly, decorous, decent, right, correct, comme il faut, meet
- in good health, especially because of regular physical exercise."the measures would ensure a leaner, fitter company"synonyms: healthy, well, in good health, in good shape, in shape, in good trim, in trim, in good condition, in tip-top condition, in fine fettle, fighting fit, as fit as a fiddle, as fit as a flea, as strong as an ox, strong, robust, hale and hearty, sturdy, hardy, stalwart, lusty, vigorous, sound, athletic, muscular, strapping, tough, powerful, rugged, right as rain, husky, ripped, shredded, buff
verb
- be of the right shape and size for."those jeans still fit me"synonyms: be big/small enough (for), be the right shape (for), fit like a glove
- fix or put (something) into place."they fitted smoke alarms to their home"synonyms: lay, put in place/position, position, place, fix, insert, arrange, adjust, shape
- be in agreement or harmony with; match.
noun
the particular way in which something, especially a garment or component, fits around or into something.
"the dress was a perfect fit"
People also ask
What does fit slang mean?
'Fit' is shorthand for 'outfit'. You might see people do a 'fit check' on social media, meaning they post a picture or video of their current outfit.
What are the two meanings of fit?
: to be suitable for or to : befit. 2. a. : to be of the right size and shape. the suit fits.
5 days ago
What does it mean if someone is fit?
Experts define physical fitness as “one's ability to execute daily activities with optimal performance, endurance, and strength with the management of disease, fatigue, and stress and reduced sedentary behavior.”
What is the full meaning of fit?
The word fit can mean "matching the shape of something" or "being a good match," like two people who meet online and turn out to be a good fit for one another. But its definitions are not always so rosy. If you're really angry and find yourself throwing a tantrum, you're having a fit.
5 days ago · 1. a : acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper a movie fit for the whole family b (1) : adapted to an end or design : ...
The word fit can mean "matching the shape of something" or "being a good match," like two people who meet online and turn out to be a good fit for one another.
FIT meaning: 1 : proper or acceptable morally or socially correct often + for often followed by to + verb; 2 : suitable for a specified purpose often + for ...
to be the right size or shape for someone or something: That jacket fits you perfectly. fit through Our new couch doesn't fit through the door.
fit in American English 1 · 1. to be suitable or adapted to; be in accord with. let the punishment fit the crime · 2. to be the proper size, shape, etc. for · 3 ...
to be of the right size or shape for: The dress fitted her perfectly. to adjust or make conform: She had the jeweler fit the ring to her finger.
Fit Definition · To be suitable or adapted to; be in accord with. · To be the proper size, shape, etc. for. · To be suitable or proper. · To make or alter so as ...
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1. a. To be the proper size and shape for: These shoes fit me. b. To cause to be the proper size and shape: The tailor fitted the trousers by shortening them.
In good shape; physically well. (British, informal, chiefly slang) Sexually attractive; good-looking; fanciable.
to be the right shape and size for somebody/something. Extra Examples The shoes don't fit properly. jeans which barely fit his stout body.
