Fit
adjective
Suitable or correct for a situation or purpose.
Wear fit clothing for the gym.
Often appears as...
- fit for purpose
- fit for consumption
verb
To be the right size and shape for.
The shoes fit me perfectly.
Often appears as...
- fit perfectly
- fit comfortably
noun
A sudden uncontrollable outbreak, often of anger or laughter.
She had a fit of laughter.
Often appears as...
- have a fit
- throw a fit
adjective
Healthy, or in good physical condition.
She's very fit after going to the gym daily.
Often appears as...
- physically fit
- fit and healthy
verb
To put something together or install.
We fit the new kitchen cabinet yesterday.
Often appears as...
- fit a piece
- fit together
noun
A seizure or convulsion, often due to illness.
He was suffering from epileptic fits.
Often appears as...
- have a fit
- epileptic fit
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Medical
adjective
In a condition to meet requirements.
He's fit to stand trial.
Often appears as...
- fit to stand trial
- fit for duty
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Formal
Legal
adjective
Suitable or correct for a situation or purpose.
Wear fit clothing for the gym.
Often appears as...
- fit for purpose
- fit for consumption
verb
To be the right size and shape for.
The shoes fit me perfectly.
Often appears as...
- fit perfectly
- fit comfortably
noun
A sudden uncontrollable outbreak, often of anger or laughter.
She had a fit of laughter.
Often appears as...
- have a fit
- throw a fit
adjective
Healthy, or in good physical condition.
She's very fit after going to the gym daily.
Often appears as...
- physically fit
- fit and healthy
verb
To put something together or install.
We fit the new kitchen cabinet yesterday.
Often appears as...
- fit a piece
- fit together
noun
A seizure or convulsion, often due to illness.
He was suffering from epileptic fits.
Often appears as...
- have a fit
- epileptic fit
Usage tips
Medical
adjective
In a condition to meet requirements.
He's fit to stand trial.
Often appears as...
- fit to stand trial
- fit for duty
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 7
Pro Tip 1/2Situational suitability
Use 'fit' to describe when something is well-suited for its intended purpose or role.
These regulations are fit for the new policy.
Pro Tip 2/2Contextual contrast
'Fit' can have opposite meanings depending on context: 'fit for work' vs. 'unfit for work'.
Though he's fit for work, his car was deemed unfit for the road.
Pro Tip 1/2Situational suitability
Use 'fit' to describe when something is well-suited for its intended purpose or role.
These regulations are fit for the new policy.
Pro Tip 2/2Contextual contrast
'Fit' can have opposite meanings depending on context: 'fit for work' vs. 'unfit for work'.
Though he's fit for work, his car was deemed unfit for the road.
Pro Tip 1/2Situational suitability
Use 'fit' to describe when something is well-suited for its intended purpose or role.
These regulations are fit for the new policy.
Pro Tip 2/2Contextual contrast
'Fit' can have opposite meanings depending on context: 'fit for work' vs. 'unfit for work'.
Though he's fit for work, his car was deemed unfit for the road.
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How playing sports...
But if you spend some time looking, you'll be able to find a sport that fits your individual needs, and if you do, there are so many benefits. You'll be a part of a supportive community, you'll be building your confidence, you'll be exercising your body, and you'll be nurturing your mind,
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So how do you keep so fit still? I work out all the time. I mean, I work out almost every day. And has that helped you with injuries at all? I think so. And have you had bad injuries from crashes? That means you're a very, very good driver.
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The science of skin...
adapted to have a higher melanin production threshold and more eumelanin, giving skin a darker tone. This built-in sun shield helped protect them from melanoma, likely making them evolutionarily fitter
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Giant Horse Conch &...
It's vital that the crabs have the best possible protection from the heavy teeth of the waiting sharks and rays. For that, they need the shell with a perfect fit.
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THIS Is How Hamsters Fit...
and we can't fit in another morsel he carries his favorite treat with him easier said than done
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Why do honeybees love...
So, ignoring the geometry lesson, and taking matters into their own hands, the bees went back to the drawing board to rethink their beehive design. One suggested triangles, "We can use triangles. Look! They fit together perfectly." Another bee suggested squares. Finally, a third bee piped up and said,
Video examples
The Survival of the Sea...
Roughly a month and a half after having been laid, the surviving eggs hatch, and the young turtles, each small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, squirm to the surface, emerging from the sand en masse, and making their desperate dash for the sea. Along the way, debris, pitfalls, crabs,
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How playing sports...
But if you spend some time looking, you'll be able to find a sport that fits your individual needs, and if you do, there are so many benefits. You'll be a part of a supportive community, you'll be building your confidence, you'll be exercising your body, and you'll be nurturing your mind,
Video examples
Upgrading management...
all one size fits all policies processes and tools the results is an epidemic that isn't getting nearly enough attention now over the next few days we're going to hear about some of humanity's most important and complex issues and whether your issue is climate
Video examples
Bill Gates: The next...
We have advances in biology that should dramatically change the turnaround time to look at a pathogen and be able to make drugs and vaccines that fit for that pathogen. So we can have tools, but those tools need to be put into an overall global health system.
Video examples
Danica Patrick Eats a...
So how do you keep so fit still? I work out all the time. I mean, I work out almost every day. And has that helped you with injuries at all? I think so. And have you had bad injuries from crashes? That means you're a very, very good driver.
Video examples
The science of skin...
adapted to have a higher melanin production threshold and more eumelanin, giving skin a darker tone. This built-in sun shield helped protect them from melanoma, likely making them evolutionarily fitter
Video examples
Making a TED-Ed Lesson:...
Draw or paint on your main pop-up elements as you see fit. For this lesson, we decided to just play with simple shapes in different colors to create the world of shifting continents we imagined.
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Giant Horse Conch &...
It's vital that the crabs have the best possible protection from the heavy teeth of the waiting sharks and rays. For that, they need the shell with a perfect fit.
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THIS Is How Hamsters Fit...
and we can't fit in another morsel he carries his favorite treat with him easier said than done
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
You cannot tailor-make the situations in life but you can tailor-make the attitudes to fit those situations.
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Simon Sinek
English Author
The most basic human desire is to feel like you belong. Fitting in is important.
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Samuel Johnson
English Writer
When men come to like a sea-life, they are not fit to live on land.
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Jason Winston George
American Actor
Fitness helps me think better, feel better, and move better.
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Govinda
Indian Actor
I have realised the importance of being fit and healthy.
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Douglas MacArthur
American General
Only those are fit to live who are not afraid to die.
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Johnny Cash
American Singer
God gives us life and takes us away as He sees fit.
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Yuzvendra Chahal
It is very important to remain fit and focused.
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G-Eazy
American Musician
I've never fit in anywhere in my life. Ever.
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Jon Jones
American Athlete
Fitness really changed my life.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
You cannot tailor-make the situations in life but you can tailor-make the attitudes to fit those situations.
Quote examples
Simon Sinek
English Author
The most basic human desire is to feel like you belong. Fitting in is important.
Quote examples
Samuel Johnson
English Writer
When men come to like a sea-life, they are not fit to live on land.
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Jason Winston George
American Actor
Fitness helps me think better, feel better, and move better.
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Govinda
Indian Actor
I have realised the importance of being fit and healthy.
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Douglas MacArthur
American General
Only those are fit to live who are not afraid to die.
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Johnny Cash
American Singer
God gives us life and takes us away as He sees fit.
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Yuzvendra Chahal
It is very important to remain fit and focused.
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G-Eazy
American Musician
I've never fit in anywhere in my life. Ever.
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Jon Jones
American Athlete
Fitness really changed my life.
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