fit

adjective

\ ˈfit

fitter; fittest

Definition of fit

(Entry 1 of 6)

1a : acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper a movie fit for the whole family

b(1) : adapted to an end or design : suitable by nature or by art found him to be a fit officer and gentleman — Time

(2) : adapted to the environment so as to be capable of surviving

2 : sound physically and mentally : healthy keeps fit by playing tennis and handball

3a : put into a suitable state : made ready get the house fit for company getting the ship fit for sea

b : being in such a state as to be or seem ready to do or suffer something fair fit to cry I was— Bryan MacMahon laughing fit to burst

fit to be tied

: extremely angry or irritated Dad was fit to be tied when my sister came home late last night.

fit to kill

: in a striking manner dressed fit to kill

fit

verb

fitted or fit; fitting

Definition of fit (Entry 2 of 6)

transitive verb

1a : to conform correctly to the shape or size of it doesn't fit me anymore

b(1) : to insert or adjust until correctly in place fit the mechanism into the box

(2) : to make or adjust to the right shape and size fitting the jacket to the customer

(3) : to measure for determining the specifications of something to be worn by fitted him for a new suit

c : to make a place or room for : accommodate

2a : to be suitable for or to : harmonize with

b archaic : to be seemly or proper for it fits us then to be as provident as fear may teach us— William Shakespeare

3 : to be in agreement or accord with the theory fits all the facts

4a : to put into a condition of readiness

b : to cause to conform to or suit something

5 : supply, equip fitted the ship with new engines —often used with out

6 : to adjust (a smooth curve of a specified type) to a given set of points

intransitive verb

1 : to conform to a particular shape or size also : to be accommodated will we all fit into the car?

2 : to be in harmony or accord : belong —often used with in

3 archaic : to be seemly, proper, or suitable

fit

noun (1)

Definition of fit (Entry 3 of 6)

: the fact, condition, or manner of fitting or being fitted: such as

a : the way clothing fits the wearer

b : the degree of closeness between surfaces in an assembly of parts

c : goodness of fit

fit

noun (2)

Definition of fit (Entry 4 of 6)

1 : an emotional reaction (as in anger or frustration) has a fit when I show up late

2 : a sudden burst or flurry (as of activity) cleaned the whole house in a fit of efficiency

3a : a sudden violent attack of a disease (such as epilepsy) especially when marked by convulsions or unconsciousness : paroxysm

b : a sudden but transient attack of a physical disturbance

by fits or by fits and starts or in fits and starts

: in an impulsive and irregular manner construction proceeded by fits and starts

fit

noun (3)

Definition of fit (Entry 5 of 6)

archaic

: a division of a poem or song

fit

Definition of fit (Entry 6 of 6)

dialectal past tense and past participle of fight

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Adjective

fit, suitable, meet, proper, appropriate, fitting, apt, happy, felicitous mean right with respect to some end, need, use, or circumstance. fit stresses adaptability and sometimes special readiness for use or action. fit for battle suitable implies an answering to requirements or demands. clothes suitable for camping meet suggests a just proportioning. meet payment proper suggests a suitability through essential nature or accordance with custom. proper acknowledgement appropriate implies eminent or distinctive fitness. an appropriate gift fitting implies harmony of mood or tone. a fitting end apt connotes a fitness marked by nicety and discrimination. apt quotations happy suggests what is effectively or successfully appropriate. a happy choice of words felicitous suggests an aptness that is opportune, telling, or graceful. a felicitous phrase

Examples of fit in a Sentence

Adjective

Patients are encouraged to get fit. Are you fit enough to walk there?

Verb

The suit fits him perfectly. I hope this key fits the lock. The two pieces fit each other perfectly. This calculator will fit nicely in your shirt pocket. The two pieces fit together perfectly. How many people can fit in a phone booth? The box was too large to fit through the door. I can't fit all these groceries into the trunk of my car. We weren't able to fit the box through the door. fitting the jacket to the customer

First Known Use of fit

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b(1)

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2a

Noun (1)

1823, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1541, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Noun (3)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for fit

Adjective

Middle English; akin to Middle English fitten

Verb and Noun (1)

Middle English fitten to marshal troops, from or akin to Middle Dutch vitten to be suitable

Noun (2)

Middle English, from Old English fitt strife

Noun (3)

Middle English, from Old English fitt; akin to Old Saxon fittea division of a poem, Old High German fizza skein

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fit

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of fit

(Entry 1 of 2)

: proper or acceptable : morally or socially correct

: suitable for a specified purpose

: physically healthy and strong

fit

verb

English Language Learners Definition of fit (Entry 2 of 2)

: to be the right size and shape for (someone or something)

: to go into or through a particular space

: to cause (something) to go into or through a particular space

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fit

adjective

\ ˈfit

fitter; fittest

Kids Definition of fit

(Entry 1 of 4)

1 : good enough : suitable for fit to eat

2 : physically healthy He jogs to keep fit.

3 : made ready The sailors were getting the ship fit for sea.

fit

noun

Kids Definition of fit (Entry 2 of 4)

: a sudden attack or outburst a fit of anger a fit of coughing

fit

verb

fitted; fitting

Kids Definition of fit (Entry 3 of 4)

1 : to be the right shape or size This shirt doesn't fit any more.

2 : to bring to the right shape or size I had the suit fitted.

3 : to find room or time for Can you fit this in your suitcase? The doctor can fit you in tomorrow.

4 : to go into a particular place Will we all fit in your car?

5 : to be suitable for or to I dressed to fit the occasion.

6 : equip They fitted the ship with new engines.

fit

noun

Kids Definition of fit (Entry 4 of 4)

: the way something fits a tight fit

fit

noun

\ ˈfit

Medical Definition of fit

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : a sudden violent attack of a disease (as epilepsy) especially when marked by convulsions or unconsciousness : paroxysm

2 : a sudden but transient attack of a physical disturbance fits of shivering

fit

adjective

fitter; fittest

Medical Definition of fit (Entry 2 of 3)

1 : adapted to the environment so as to be capable of surviving

2 : sound physically and mentally : healthy

fit

noun

Medical Definition of fit (Entry 3 of 3)

: the fact, condition, or manner of being fitted or adapted

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