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- pronunciation:
- fIt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb, noun
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
fitter, fittest |
| definition 1: |
When something is fit, it is right for a particular person, group, or use.
This movie is fit for young children, so I think my little cousins will like it.My mom said that the old house was not fit to live in because the ceiling was falling down and the stairs and windows were broken.- synonyms:
- appropriate, proper, suitable
- similar words:
- acceptable, correct, right, worthy
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| definition 2: |
If someone is fit, it means that they are strong and healthy.
My mom says that she walks three miles every day so that she will stay fit.
- synonyms:
- healthy
- antonyms:
- soft
- similar words:
- hearty, strong, trim, well
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| related words: |
eligible, healthy, normal, proper, ready |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
fits, fitting, fit, fitted |
| definition: |
When something fits you, it means that it is the right size and shape for you. When a shirt doesn't fit you, it may be too small or too big.
My old shoes hurt my toes, so my dad took me shopping for new shoes that would fit.- similar words:
- agree, become, suit
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| related words: |
adapt, fulfill, qualify, ready |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A fit is the way in which something fits.
These shoes feel really comfortable on my feet, so I would say that they are a good 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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