Fit
/fɪt/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Fit
noun
- The degree to which something fits.
"Since he put on weight, his jeans have been a tight fit."
- Conformity of elements one to another.
"It's hard to get a good fit using second-hand parts."
- The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.
- Measure of how well a particular commercial execution captures the character or values of a brand.
"The Wonder Bread advertising research results showed the “White Picket Fence” commercial had strong fit ratings."
- Goodness of fit.
verb
- To be suitable for.
"It fits the purpose."
- To conform to in size and shape.
"If I lose a few kilos, the gorgeous wedding dress might fit me."
- To be of the right size and shape
"I wanted to borrow my little sister's jeans, but they didn't fit."
- (with to) To make conform in size and shape.
"I want to fit the drapes to the windows."
- To be in agreement with.
"These definitions fit most of the usage."
adjective
- Suitable, proper.
"You have nothing to say about it. I'll do exactly as I see fit."
- Adapted to a purpose or environment.
"survival of the fittest"
- In good shape; physically well.
"You don't have to be a good climber for Kilimanjaro, but you do have to be fit."
- Sexually attractive; good-looking; fanciable.
"I think the girl working in the office is fit."
- Prepared; ready.