fit
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/fɪt/
English
Definitions
noun
- The degree to which something fits.“Since he put on weight, his jeans have been a tight fit.”
- Conformity of elements one to another.“It's hard to get a good fit using second-hand parts.”
- The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.
- Measure of how well a particular commercial execution captures the character or values of a brand.“The Wonder Bread advertising research results showed the “White Picket Fence” commercial had strong fit ratings.”
verb
- To be suitable for.“It fits the purpose.”
- To conform to in size and shape.“If I lose a few kilos, the gorgeous wedding dress might fit me.”
- To be of the right size and shape“I wanted to borrow my little sister's jeans, but they didn't fit.”
- (with to) To make conform in size and shape.“I want to fit the drapes to the windows.”
adjective
- Suitable, proper.“You have nothing to say about it. I'll do exactly as I see fit.”
- Adapted to a purpose or environment.“survival of the fittest”
- In good shape; physically well.“You don't have to be a good climber for Kilimanjaro, but you do have to be fit.”
- Sexually attractive; good-looking; fanciable.“I think the girl working in the office is fit.”
noun
- A section of a poem or ballad.
noun
- A seizure or convulsion.“My grandfather died after having a fit.”
- A sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom over a short period of time.
- A sudden outburst of emotion.“He had a laughing fit which lasted more than ten minutes.”
- A sudden burst (of an activity).
verb
- To suffer a fit.
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Synonyms
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