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- pronunciation:
- fIt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
fitter, fittest |
definition 1: |
proper or acceptable; right.
This video is fit for children.- synonyms:
- appropriate, proper, suitable
- similar words:
- acceptable, applicable, apt, correct, qualified, right, worthy
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definition 2: |
in good bodily condition; healthy.
Cora is very fit because she exercises daily.
- synonyms:
- healthy, robust
- antonyms:
- soft
- similar words:
- hardy, hearty, sleek, sound, strong, trim, well
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related words: |
competent, eligible, healthy, normal, on the ball, proper, ready |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
fits, fitting, fit, fitted |
definition 1: |
to be the right shape and size for.
Does the shirt fit him?- similar words:
- agree, become, suit
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definition 2: |
to be proper for.
I like the song, but it doesn't fit the occasion.- synonyms:
- become, suit
- similar words:
- accord, click, coincide, conform, correspond, go, match
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definition 3: |
to change or prepare until appropriate.
The suit is a bit big, but the tailor will fit it for you.- synonyms:
- adapt, adjust
- similar words:
- accommodate, fashion, graduate, regulate, tailor
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related words: |
adapt, calculate, coordinate, fulfill, mesh, qualify, ready, satisfy |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
the way in which something fits.
These shoes are a perfect fit.- similar words:
- sizing
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derivations: |
fitly (adv.), fitness (n.) |
Word Builder: fit +
- fitted:
having a close fit.
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