fit 1 of 3

verb

Definition of fitnext
1
as in to suffice
archaic to be fitting or proper we hardly know them, so for Christmas a simple card will fit

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2
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point now that you've explained your absence to me, my records and the office's fit

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3
as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation I can undo the hem on these old culottes and fit them into a skirt

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4
as in to equip
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function that final computer course should fit him for a career in programming

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5
as in to accommodate
to make or have room for we can fit you in the booth if the rest of us squeeze closer together

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6
as in to prepare
to make ready in advance I won't have time to fit the spare room for the guests

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fit

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noun

1
as in case
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder without her medication, she'd have an epileptic fit

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2
as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling helpless fits of laughter from the audience

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3
as in scene
an outburst or display of excited anger found out what his wife had spent on clothes and threw a fit

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fit

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adjective

ˈfit How to pronounce fit (audio)
1
as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation clothing that is fit for horseback riding

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2
as in go
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action fit for military service

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3
as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose I don't think those bald tires are fit for winter driving

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4
as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor eat well and stay fit

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as in qualified
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance need to hire someone whose language skills make them fit for the job

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How does the adjective fit differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fit are appropriate, apt, felicitous, fitting, happy, meet, proper, and suitable. While all these words 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

When can appropriate be used instead of fit?

While in some cases nearly identical to fit, appropriate implies eminent or distinctive fitness.

an appropriate gift

When is apt a more appropriate choice than fit?

The words apt and fit are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, apt connotes a fitness marked by nicety and discrimination.

apt quotations

In what contexts can felicitous take the place of fit?

Although the words felicitous and fit have much in common, felicitous suggests an aptness that is opportune, telling, or graceful.

a felicitous phrase

Where would fitting be a reasonable alternative to fit?

The synonyms fitting and fit are sometimes interchangeable, but fitting implies harmony of mood or tone.

a fitting end

When could happy be used to replace fit?

The words happy and fit can be used in similar contexts, but happy suggests what is effectively or successfully appropriate.

a happy choice of words

When is it sensible to use meet instead of fit?

In some situations, the words meet and fit are roughly equivalent. However, meet suggests a just proportioning.

meet payment

When might proper be a better fit than fit?

The meanings of proper and fit largely overlap; however, proper suggests a suitability through essential nature or accordance with custom.

proper acknowledgement

When would suitable be a good substitute for fit?

While the synonyms suitable and fit are close in meaning, suitable implies an answering to requirements or demands.

clothes suitable for camping

How does the adjective fit differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fit are appropriate, apt, felicitous, fitting, happy, meet, proper, and suitable. While all these words 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

When can appropriate be used instead of fit?

While in some cases nearly identical to fit, appropriate implies eminent or distinctive fitness.

an appropriate gift

When is apt a more appropriate choice than fit?

The words apt and fit are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, apt connotes a fitness marked by nicety and discrimination.

apt quotations

In what contexts can felicitous take the place of fit?

Although the words felicitous and fit have much in common, felicitous suggests an aptness that is opportune, telling, or graceful.

a felicitous phrase

Where would fitting be a reasonable alternative to fit?

The synonyms fitting and fit are sometimes interchangeable, but fitting implies harmony of mood or tone.

a fitting end

When could happy be used to replace fit?

The words happy and fit can be used in similar contexts, but happy suggests what is effectively or successfully appropriate.

a happy choice of words

When is it sensible to use meet instead of fit?

In some situations, the words meet and fit are roughly equivalent. However, meet suggests a just proportioning.

meet payment

When might proper be a better fit than fit?

The meanings of proper and fit largely overlap; however, proper suggests a suitability through essential nature or accordance with custom.

proper acknowledgement

When would suitable be a good substitute for fit?

While the synonyms suitable and fit are close in meaning, suitable implies an answering to requirements or demands.

clothes suitable for camping

How does the adjective fit differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fit are appropriate, apt, felicitous, fitting, happy, meet, proper, and suitable. While all these words 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

When can appropriate be used instead of fit?

While in some cases nearly identical to fit, appropriate implies eminent or distinctive fitness.

an appropriate gift

When is apt a more appropriate choice than fit?

The words apt and fit are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, apt connotes a fitness marked by nicety and discrimination.

apt quotations

In what contexts can felicitous take the place of fit?

Although the words felicitous and fit have much in common, felicitous suggests an aptness that is opportune, telling, or graceful.

a felicitous phrase

Where would fitting be a reasonable alternative to fit?

The synonyms fitting and fit are sometimes interchangeable, but fitting implies harmony of mood or tone.

a fitting end

When could happy be used to replace fit?

The words happy and fit can be used in similar contexts, but happy suggests what is effectively or successfully appropriate.

a happy choice of words

When is it sensible to use meet instead of fit?

In some situations, the words meet and fit are roughly equivalent. However, meet suggests a just proportioning.

meet payment

When might proper be a better fit than fit?

The meanings of proper and fit largely overlap; however, proper suggests a suitability through essential nature or accordance with custom.

proper acknowledgement

When would suitable be a good substitute for fit?

While the synonyms suitable and fit are close in meaning, suitable implies an answering to requirements or demands.

clothes suitable for camping

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fit
Verb
The puzzle pieces for the Lakers, and how Ayton fits into the team, have scattered over the course of the season. —Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026 Pollock fit that role perfectly. —Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
What To Know Before You Book While the savings can be significant, this strategy isn't a perfect fit for every traveler. —Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026 Or Hailey Bieber's black tanks, cream cardigan, and cargo pants 'fit. —Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Discover Shapermint’s range of comfortable shaping essentials for ideal fit and control. —ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026 She was billed right below him on the same stage and had essentially already planned a performance fit for scale, anyway. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
  1. suffice
  2. correspond
  3. adapt
  4. equip
  5. accommodate
  6. prepare
  7. case
  8. burst
Verb
  • My news will come from The Denver Post and other outlets, and that will have to suffice my desire to know how the teams are doing.
    — DP Opinion, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Boutique hotels and luxury lodging abound—but for the traveler in search of ample square footage and a bit of privacy, a standard rental isn’t going to suffice.
    — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of suffice
Verb
  • McMahon corresponded with his professors.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • But some people familiar with the matter say an applications uptick does not necessarily correspond to a surge in high-caliber recruits that can offset the attrition the bureau has endured.
    — Eric Tucker, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of correspond
Verb
  • Although the study focused on dysprosium, the researchers believe the technique can be adapted to detect other rare-earth elements such as terbium, europium, erbium, and neodymium.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Spaces like the kitchen—once divided into separate rooms for staff—were opened up, while outdoor areas were adapted for entertaining, including the addition of a large pool and gathering spaces.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of adapt
Verb
  • The most practical innovation that Lightning brought to the race was joints equipped with a liquid-cooling system adapted from Honor’s smartphones.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Shift toward combat-ready autonomy Comet is equipped with an advanced autonomy system that supports navigation, remote control, and scalable command structures.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of equip
Verb
  • The whole company was structured to accommodate sales of 8 million cars.
    — Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Orban has consistently accommodated Russia and clashed with the European Union (EU).
    — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Definition of accommodate
Verb
  • Pack your phone, wallet, keys, and other essentials, like a glasses case and lip gloss, and prepare to head out for a date night or brunch with friends.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
  • That’s a gentle way of saying that those institutions must be prepared, at times, to coerce.
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of prepare
Noun
  • Yarris’ case is also familiar to many fans of Joe Rogan, since Yarris, who became an advocate for those who oppose the death penalty, sat for interviews just before the pandemic.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Thomas, the Supreme Court’s senior conservative member, spoke broadly, not referencing specific contemporary events or political figures to make his case.
    — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of case
Noun
  • The verdant burst is always welcome after a dreary winter, and the bright, fresh flavors of spring vegetables are like a breath of fresh air on the table, too.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The Thunder took control with an early 17-2 burst.
    — Doug Haller, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of burst

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