fits

word · lemma: fit

/ˈfɪts/
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/fˈɪts/
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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.

basic

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.

natural

His explanation fits what we already know.

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No way that old jacket still fits you.

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