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   fit

   /fɪt/

   adjective

   • 1. of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose: "the house was not fit for human habitation" Similar suitablegood enoughrelevantpertinentaptappropriatesuitedappositeapropos-worthyfittingbefittingproperdueseemlydecorousdecentrightcorrectcomme il fautarchaic:meetOpposite unfitinappropriate
   • ▪ having the requisite qualities or skills to undertake something competently: "the party was fit to govern" 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
   • ▪ 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: "my family keep fit by walking and cycling" 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 place: "Fiona says we can all fit in her car"
   • 2. install or fix (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: "their bodies fitted together perfectly" Similar joinconnectput togetherpiece togetherattachunitelinksplicefuseweld
   • 3. be compatible or in agreement with; match: "the landlord had not seen anyone fitting that description"
   • ▪ be suitable or appropriate for: "the punishment should fit the crime" Similar be appropriate tosuitcorrespond toagree withtally withgo withbe in agreement withaccord withcorrelate tobe congruous withbe congruent withconcur withdovetail withconform tobe consonant withmatch
   • ▪ (of an attribute, qualification, or skill) make (someone) suitable to fulfil a particular role or undertake a particular task: "an MSc 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: "the dress was a perfect fit"
   • ▪ the particular way in which things match: "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 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 meet?

   • fit, suitable, meet, proper, appropriate, fitting, apt, happy, felicitous mean right with respect to some end, need, use, or circumstance. fit stresses adaptability and sometimes special readiness for use or action. suitable implies an answering to requirements or demands. meet suggests a just proportioning.

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   What is the difference between appropriate and fitting?

   • appropriate implies eminent or distinctive fitness. fitting implies harmony of mood or tone. apt connotes a fitness marked by nicety and discrimination. happy suggests what is effectively or successfully appropriate. felicitous suggests an aptness that is opportune, telling, or graceful. Adjective Patients are encouraged to get fit.

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   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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