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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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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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
Instead, the decision is based on what fits your specific condition and long-term goals. —Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 The six-woman group is talented and fits Campbell’s scheme. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
But Stribling’s fit in Kyle Shanahan’s West Coast scheme is going to be fun to watch. —Dane Brugler, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 An adjustable tie waistband allows for a comfortable fit while the fabric hugs the curves of your hips and flares at mid-calf for a fun, spring-ready finish. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Trotter, Scott and Kapehart fit Tampa Bay’s long-standing preference for physical defensive players who can run and hit. —Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 An 82-game regular season flush with heavy travel and back to backs test even the most fit, athletic bodies the world has to offer. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 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
  • And, against many a playoff team, that would probably suffice.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Cavina says a light tap on the nose while working with lion cubs would suffice when things started to go south.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of suffice
Verb
  • The city will be divided into five collection areas corresponding to residents’ garbage day.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.
    — William B. Davis, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of correspond
Verb
  • In Manatee County, where leaders had hoped to adapt their comprehensive plan to guard against the storms that have battered the coast year after year, the same Legislature has declared that strengthening it is unlawful.
    — Haley Busch, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Households with resources will find other ways to adapt — through private upgrades, newer homes, or alternative energy options.
    — Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of adapt
Verb
  • But MetroCard and cash payments were unverifiable for the teams, which are equipped with handheld readers that can ascertain whether an OMNY card, bank card or smartphone has recently been used to pay a fare.
    — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • To make the discovery, NASA Perseverance relied on its SuperCam instrument — a sophisticated system equipped with two lasers and cameras.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of equip
Verb
  • The building will have a gym, a gross motor room with play equipment for the youngest students, a two-story library with reading nooks, a learning hub able to accommodate two classes at a time, and an outdoor area with patio furniture.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • This setup is ultra-welcoming and can accommodate a large crew—bring on the s'mores and bonfires this summer.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of accommodate
Verb
  • All of that was on plenty of minds as the audience started on spring pea and burrata salad and waiters prepared to serve a main course starring prime chateaubriand and Maine lobster.
    — Calvin Woodward, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • If suspicious activity is detected, users receive support from fraud resolution specialists who help contact agencies, prepare documentation, and dispute unauthorized accounts.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of prepare
Noun
  • Their immediate challenge is that the ruling came down well after filing deadlines for this year’s primary elections — and in some cases, after those primary elections have been held.
    — Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Reached by email earlier this week, Jennifer Spradley, an attorney in the public defender’s office in Tampa, said the office wouldn’t comment on Abugharbieh’s case.
    — Mike Schneider, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of case
Noun
  • As for Mitchell, James Tatum said, the burst of violence caught the family somewhat by surprise.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
  • His quick steps can cause tackles to lose their balance, and his burst to turn pressures into sacks is tremendous.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of burst

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