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The degree to which something fits.

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

Conformity of elements one to another.

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

The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.

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.

To be suitable for.

Example: It fits the purpose.

To conform to in size and shape.

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

To be of the right size and shape

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

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

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

A section of a poem or ballad.

A seizure or convulsion.

Example: My grandfather died after having a fit.

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

A sudden outburst of emotion.

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

A sudden burst (of an activity).

To suffer a fit.