fit

fit · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    In good health, especially through regular physical exercise.

  2. 2.

    Suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.

  3. 3.

    To be the right shape and size for.

  4. 4.

    To install or put into place.

  5. 5.

    To be suitable or appropriate.

  6. 6.

    The way something fits.

  7. 7.

    A sudden attack of illness or emotion.

Phrases & expressions

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    fit in — To be accepted; to find time for.
  • •
    fit out — To equip with necessary items.
  • •
    see fit — To consider appropriate.
  • •
    fit as a fiddle — In very good health.
  • •
    survival of the fittest — Natural selection favors the strongest.
  • •
    fit the bill — To be exactly what is needed.
  • •
    have a fit — To become very upset.

Related words

Antonyms: unfit, unsuitable
See also: healthy, match, size, suitable
Synonyms: appropriate, healthy, match, suitable

Etymology

Of uncertain origin; possibly from Old Norse fitja ("to knit") or Middle English fitten ("to marshal troops").