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Meaning of fit

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fit

Pronunciation:/fɪt/

noun

Definitions

  1. The degree to which something fits.

    Example: Since he put on weight, his jeans have been a tight fit.

  2. Conformity of elements one to another.

    Example: It's hard to get a good fit using second-hand parts.

  3. The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.

  4. Measure of how well a particular commercial execution captures the character or values of a brand.

    Example: The Wonder Bread advertising research results showed the “White Picket Fence” commercial had strong fit ratings.

verb

Definitions

  1. To be suitable for.

    Example: It fits the purpose.

  2. To conform to in size and shape.

    Example: If I lose a few kilos, the gorgeous wedding dress might fit me.

  3. To be of the right size and shape

    Example: I wanted to borrow my little sister's jeans, but they didn't fit.

  4. (with to) To make conform in size and shape.

    Example: I want to fit the drapes to the windows.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Suitable, proper.

    Example: You have nothing to say about it. I'll do exactly as I see fit.

  2. Adapted to a purpose or environment.

    Example: survival of the fittest

  3. In good shape; physically well.

    Example: You don't have to be a good climber for Kilimanjaro, but you do have to be fit.

  4. Sexually attractive; good-looking; fanciable.

    Example: I think the girl working in the office is fit.

fit

Pronunciation:/fɪt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A seizure or convulsion.

    Example: My grandfather died after having a fit.

  2. A sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom over a short period of time.

  3. A sudden outburst of emotion.

    Example: He had a laughing fit which lasted more than ten minutes.

    Synonyms:blowouthissymomentspelltantrum
  4. A sudden burst (of an activity).

    Synonyms:flurryfrenzyparoxysm

verb

Definitions

  1. To suffer a fit.