fit
🇺🇸
/fɪt/
🇬🇧
/fɪt/
verb
A2
to be the correct size or shape for someone or something
These shoes fit me perfectly.
A2
to be able to go somewhere without being too big
All the kids fit in the back of the car.
R
to make clothes the right size and shape for someone
The tailor fit the dress for the wedding.
B2
to install or place something in a particular position
We fit a smoke alarm to the ceiling.
B2
to be in the correct position or place
The lid fits the box tightly.
B2
to be right or suitable for a particular purpose
The punishment fits the crime.
R
to prepare someone for a job or situation
His experience fit him for the leadership role.
adjective
A2
in good health and condition because of exercise
She is fit after her workout.
B2
suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose
He is fit to lead the team.
R
very likely to do something extreme
She was fit to burst with excitement.
R
attractive in a sexual way
He looked fit in his new suit.
noun
C1
a medical condition where someone has a sudden loss of consciousness and uncontrollable body movements
He had an epileptic fit.
C1
a short period of uncontrollable coughing or laughing
The comedian's jokes set off fits of laughter.
C1
a short period of strong emotion
He acted in a fit of anger.
R
the way something fits or is contained within something else
We managed to get everything in the car with a tight fit.
R
how well two things match or are suitable for each other
The job is a good fit for her skills.
translation
to be the correct size or shape for someone or something; to be able to go somewhere without being too big; to make clothes the right size and shape for someone; to install or place something in a particular position; to be in the correct position or place; to be right or suitable for a particular purpose; to prepare someone for a job or situation
in good health and condition because of exercise; suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose; very likely to do something extreme; attractive in a sexual way
a medical condition where someone has a sudden loss of consciousness and uncontrollable body movements; a short period of uncontrollable coughing or laughing; a short period of strong emotion; the way something fits or is contained within something else; how well two things match or are suitable for each other
Word Forms
Past
fit, fitted
3rd Present
fits
Progressive
fitting
Comparative
fitter
Superlative
fittest
Perfect
fit, fitted
Plural
fits