fit

verb
UK: /fɪt/
US: /fɪt/

  1. To be the right size or shape.

    1. This shirt doesn't fit me well. [ ] [ ]
    2. The key didn't fit in the lock, so I couldn't open the door. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be suitable or good enough for something.

    1. This box will fit all your books. [ ] [ ]
    2. His skills fit perfectly with what the company is looking for. [ ] [ ]

  3. To put or fix something somewhere.

    1. I need to fit new tires on my car. [ ] [ ]
    2. They are planning to fit solar panels onto the roof next month. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

match able suit befit healthy strong
fit noun

  1. The fact of being suitable or of the correct size and shape.

    1. This jacket is a good fit for you. [ ] [ ]
    2. Check the fit before you buy the shoes to make sure they're comfortable. [ ] [ ]

  2. A sudden strong feeling that you cannot control.

    1. He threw a fit when he couldn't get what he wanted. [ ] [ ]
    2. The child had a fit of anger when his toy was taken away from him. [ ] [ ]

  3. The way something looks with other things.

    1. The new curtains are a perfect fit with the room's decor. [ ] [ ]
    2. Finding the right cultural fit within a company is important for job satisfaction. [ ] [ ]
fit adjective

  1. Healthy and strong.

    1. I feel fit after my morning run. [ ] [ ]
    2. She tries to stay fit by going to the gym three times a week. [ ] [ ]

  2. Suitable or right for something.

    1. Is this question fit for conversation? [ ] [ ]
    2. Only a few candidates were deemed fit for the demanding leadership position. [ ] [ ]
fit adverb

  1. In good physical condition.

    1. He's as fit as a fiddle. [ ] [ ]
    2. To climb this mountain, you need to be fit enough to endure hard conditions. [ ] [ ]
fit phrasal-verb

  1. to be suitable or compatible with something or someone

    1. She fits in well here. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new employee fits in perfectly with the team's dynamic and work ethic. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fit" in English means: To be the right size or shape., To be suitable or good enough for something., To put or fix something somewhere..

The phonetic transcription of "fit" is /fɪt/ in British English and /fɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fit": match, able, suit, befit, healthy, strong.

Example usage of "fit": "This shirt doesn't fit me well.". More examples on the page.