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fits Word Meanings
- to be in good health or physical shape
- to be suitable for something
- to conform or match
fits Example Sentences
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fits Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/fɪt/
US
/fɪt/
fits Word Etymology
fit = fit (root) | Old English 'fittan' (to fit, to join) → Middle English 'fitten' → Modern English 'fit'. Imagine a glove that tightly fits your hand, suggesting comfort and suitability.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I stand up, move my arms through a quick stretch, and test my balance. I tighten my belt, adjust my posture, and push off the ground with a measured twist. The effort settles into a steady lightness, and I feel fit, healthy, and in control. When the task arrives, I look at the options and realize the choice fits, it feels right for the moment.
Real Context
Fit means more than just being healthy; it describes how well something suits a person, purpose, or situation. When you say someone is fit, you often mean they are in good health and physically capable. When something fits, it means it matches or is appropriate for its intended use, like clothing that fits well or a plan that fits your schedule. To conform or match can also apply when ideas, standards, or expectations are suitable or aligned. The word's versatility makes it common in sports, fashion, work, and design, and it often appears with prepositions like be fit for, fit with, or fit into.
Usage Reminders
- Use fit to talk about health, not just size. Be a good fit for a role or a plan. Distinguish be fit for from fit for and from fit into. Treat fit as a noun in phrases like a good fit. Look for common collocations such as fit well, fit perfectly, and fit the schedule. Practice with be fit for a job, fit in with a group, and fit into a design.
Common Misconceptions
- Fit = size only; health is unrelated
- Be fit for always means be good for you personally
- Fit for vs fit into are interchangeable in every context
- Fit is the same as suitable or suitable for meaning
- A perfect fit means no adjustments are ever needed
Thinking Differences
English speakers often treat fit as a flexible concept covering health, suitability, and alignment. Learners tend to confuse be fit for with fit for, or mix up fit with suitable. Keep meanings distinct and watch prepositions.
Learning Tips
- Make a concrete mental map of fit's three meanings (health, suitability, conformity).
- Practice be fit for vs fit for in different contexts.
- Use be fit for with capabilities and be a good fit for with suitability.
- Pair fit with common collocations: fit well, fit perfectly, fit the schedule.
- Create mini-charts listing verbs that pair with fit (fit into, fit with, fit for).
- Review short dialogues in sports, fashion, and design to see fit in action.
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