fits
word · lemma: fit
Definition
'Fits' is the third-person singular form of 'fit'. It can mean that something is the right size, that it is suitable or appropriate, or that a person is healthy and in good physical condition.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'it fits' (size), 'this fits the situation' (suits/is appropriate), and 'fitness fits his lifestyle' is less common than 'being fit'. For clothes, 'fit' as a verb means size/shape; as an adjective, 'fit' means healthy. Learners often confuse 'fit' with 'suit' and 'match'.
Example Sentences
Running every day helps her stay healthy, and the routine fits her lifestyle.
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This shirt fits me well.
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The key fits the lock.
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Try the other size if this one doesn't fit.
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His explanation fits what we already know.
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No way that old jacket still fits you.
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