fit

Meanings

• noun

  The condition of clothing, shoes, or other objects when they conform to the shape of the body or the part they are meant to cover.

  - "The suit fit him perfectly."
  - "Her shoes no longer fit."
  - "The dress needed to be taken in to fit better."

• verb

  To be suitable or appropriate.

  - "This job fits my skills well."
  - "The puzzle piece doesn't fit."
  - "The new employee is fitting in well."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɪt/
   
   
   
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2. /fɪt/
   
   
   
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3. /fɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

blowout , hissy , moment , spell , tantrum , flurry , frenzy , paroxysm

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fit
bit , wit , kit , sit , mit , quit

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. fit (English) : To be suitable or appropriate
   

2. fit (English) : To strike or hit
   

3. fit (English) : To be in good health
   

4. fit (English) : To be in a state of readiness
   

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Variants

List of all variants of fit that leads to same result
fit , fit to be tied , fit to kill , fitly , fitter , fittest , fits , fitted , fitters , fitting , by fits , by fits and starts , in fits and starts , fits and starts , fight , fit as a fiddle , fit as a flea , fit for a king , fit (into/in) the mold of , fit in the mold of , fit into or in the mold of , fit into the mold of , fit the mold of

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

fitter, fittest, fits

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'fitte' meaning 'to strike, to hit'. This later developed the meaning 'to be suitable or appropriate'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'fit and proper' is used in law to refer to someone who is suitable or qualified.

2. The term 'fit bit' is a popular term for a fitness tracker.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. size: Related to the concept of size in terms of clothing, shoes, and other objects.

2. comfort: Related to the concept of comfort in terms of how well clothing, shoes, or other objects fit.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'fit' has been used to describe the appropriateness of a character to their role, as in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. In art, it can refer to the harmony between the elements of a composition. In music, 'fit' can describe the suitability of a melody or harmony to a text.

How to Memorize "fit"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a suit being tailored to fit a person perfectly.
   - Visualize a puzzle piece snugly fitting into its place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fit' with the idea of something being just right.
   - Associate the word 'fit' with the idea of harmony and appropriateness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'FITS': Fits well, In Tight Spaces.

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