fit
word
/ˈfɪt/
fit
/fˈɪt/
fit
Definition
To fit means to be the right size, shape, or type for something. It can also describe being healthy and physically strong, or being suitable for a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Very common and flexible. As a verb, it often means size or space: 'fit in the bag', 'fit me well'. As an adjective, 'fit' can mean physically healthy; in British English, it can also informally mean attractive. Common patterns: 'fit in', 'fit into', 'fit for', and 'see fit'.
Spanish: quedar bien - estar en forma - encajarPortuguese (BR): servir - estar em forma - caberPortuguese (PT): servir - estar em forma - caberChinese (Simplified): 合身 - 健康的 - 适合Chinese (Traditional): 合身 - 健康的 - 適合Hindi: फिट होना - स्वस्थ होना - उपयुक्त होनाArabic: يناسب - لائق بدنيًا - ملائمBengali: ফিট - মানানসই - সুস্থRussian: подходить - помещаться - быть в формеJapanese: 合う - ぴったり - 健康なVietnamese: vừa - phù hợp - khỏe mạnhKorean: 맞다 - 어울리다 - 건강한Turkish: uygun olmak - sığmak - formdaUrdu: موزوں - مناسب - تندرستIndonesian: cocok - muat - bugar
Example Sentences
These shoes fit me perfectly.
basic
He goes running every day to stay fit.
basic
This table won't fit through the door.
basic
It took me a while to fit in at my new school.
natural
I don't think all of us will fit in one car.
natural
That role seems like a great fit for her.
natural