adj

fit

fiht

adj

Physically healthy and in good shape.

"She trains every day to stay fit."

"You need to be reasonably fit to finish the hike."

Suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.

"This jacket isn't fit for cold weather."

(UK, informal) Sexually attractive; good-looking.

"Everyone agreed the new intern was pretty fit."

verb

To be the correct size or shape for something or someone.

"These shoes don't fit me anymore."

"The key wouldn't fit the lock."

To match or agree with something.

"His story doesn't fit the facts."

noun

A sudden, uncontrollable attack of illness, such as a seizure or coughing spell.

"He had a fit of coughing that lasted several minutes."

A sudden outburst of strong emotion.

"She threw a fit when she saw the mess."

(informal) An outfit; a set of clothing.

"He posted a photo of his new fit online."

How to Use Fit

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing the right size/shape for something, being suitable, or being in good physical condition — with newer slang senses for "attractive" and "outfit."

When to use it

"Fit" meaning attractive and "fit" meaning outfit are informal, mainly British usages.

Common pairings

a good fit keep fit fit for purpose a fit of rage

Word Forms

fitter comparative, fit past tense, fitted past tense, fitted past tense, fits plural, fits plural, fits plural, fits plural, fits singular, fits singular, fittest superlative

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Etymology

Origin uncertain; possibly linked to an old Middle English word for a well-matched opponent, later shifting toward the idea of things matching or suiting one another.

Rhymes for fit

unfit profit misfit outfit benefit crossfit nonprofit

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