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fitted
FIH-tihd
Fitted (adj) means Shaped to closely match the contours of something, especially a body or piece of furniture. Example: “He bought a fitted jacket that suited his slim shoulders.”
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Shaped to closely match the contours of something, especially a body or piece of furniture.
"He bought a fitted jacket that suited his slim shoulders."
"She wore a fitted dress to the wedding."
"They installed fitted sheets on the bed."
How to use fitted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade to fit closely and precisely, rather than hanging loose.
Common pairings
fitted sheet
fitted kitchen
fitted dress
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What does “fitted” mean?
The word “fitted” means shaped to closely match the contours of something, especially a body or piece of furniture. In plain terms, made to fit closely and precisely, rather than hanging loose.
How do you pronounce “fitted”?
“Fitted” is pronounced FIH-tihd (/ˈfɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “fitted” in a sentence?
Here is “fitted” used in a sentence: “She wore a fitted dress to the wedding.”
What part of speech is “fitted”?
“Fitted” is an adjective.
Is “fitted” a common word?
“Fitted” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "fitted" and "fitting"?
"Fitted" describes something already shaped to match contours, such as a fitted sheet or fitted jacket, while "fitting" as an adjective means suitable or appropriate. A fitted shirt hugs the body, whereas a fitting tribute is one that suits the occasion.
What is the difference between "fitted" and "tailored"?
Both describe clothing shaped to the body, but "fitted" simply means cut to match the body's contours, while "tailored" implies custom-made or professionally adjusted garments. All tailored clothes are fitted, but fitted clothes are not always tailored.
Is "fitted" or "fit" the correct past tense of "fit"?
British English generally uses "fitted" (the shirt fitted him), while American English often uses "fit" (the shirt fit him). Both are accepted, but "fitted" is standard when describing installation, as in "they fitted a new kitchen."
What kinds of things are commonly described as "fitted"?
Typical examples include a fitted sheet, fitted wardrobe, fitted kitchen, and fitted jacket. The word usually describes items shaped closely to a body, surface, or space.
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